This is the Lotus flower, which has been declared holy in many Asian countries. Often the white Lotus, still in bud, is used as an offering to Buddha. In Chinese medicine it is used as a herb. Plant that likes to grow in the water, the leaves on the water and the flowers on stems above it. The rhizomes are eaten. And have those beautiful decorative holes.
Hello, my name is Ria and I live with Aad on our ship the Tiberius. In winter, when we are not sailing, I watercolour botanical illustrations. Especially of plants with medicinal properties. As examples, I like to use the herbs in the Chinese herb garden in.. Read more…