Nelumbo Nuciferous

[yousatonmycactus]

I am posting this thread to compare the Nelumbo Nuciferous (lotus flower) with the 10/29/06 of the Leucospermum cordifolium or Orange Pin-Cushion Plant.

Although I have taken hundreds of digital photos of the lotus flower in various stages of bloom, pollination, and seed dispersal, it wasn't until I saw the photo of this Proteaceae that the obvious outward rather than inward direction became clear. Thanks.

[Thomas Anonymous]

Very nice --- I like the color gradation on the foreground petal

[yousatonmycactus]

Thank you. It amazes me that the Lotus burst from the water, blossoms, and drops its petals in the period of three to four days.