Nymphaea lotus, the white Egyptian lotus, tiger lotus, white lotus, or Egyptian water-lily, [3] is a flowering plant of the family Nymphaeaceae. It grows in various parts of East Africa and Southeast Asia.

2021年6月11日 · The lotus isn’t the botanical term for this plant but the one used by Egyptologists to refer to the water lily or seshen in ancient Egyptian. Which also served as the emblem of Upper Egypt alongside the white crown.

The Egyptian lotus is a white water lily, Nymphaea lotus (family Nymphaeaceae). The blue lotus ( N. caerulea ) was the dominant lotus in Egyptian art. The sacred lotus of the Hindus is an aquatic plant ( Nelumbo nucifera ) with white or delicate pink flowers; the lotus of eastern…

2024年12月10日 · Lotus Flower of Egypt. Explore the ancient Egyptian lotus flower's profound influence on creation myths, art, and architecture. Discover how this iconic symbol embodied purity, rebirth, and eternal life, playing a pivotal role in Egypt's spiritual beliefs and cultural identity.

2025年3月11日 · That authentic Egyptian blue lotus has become incredibly rare, with the construction of the Aswan dam on the southern Nile dramatically altering its native environment. The plant is now considered to be threatened and on the verge of being endangered. While the UC Botanical Garden has a vast array of plants for scholars to study, the Egyptian ...

2023年2月15日 · The lotus symbolism present in this period reveals a great deal about the flower's usage in the religious life of ancient Egypt. Its depiction in various art forms and literature highlights the significance of the blue lotus in Egyptian culture and the impact it had on their beliefs and practices.

2024年9月9日 · The lotus flower holds a prominent place in ancient Egyptian culture, revered not only for its beauty but also for its profound symbolic meanings. This aquatic plant, thriving in the waters of the Nile, became a powerful emblem of rebirth, creation, and the cyclical nature of life.

2023年4月24日 · The Sesen is the lotus flower used extensively in Egyptian art, and represented the power of the sun, creation, rebirth, and regeneration. The lotus flower is often depicted in bloom with a long stem, sometimes standing vertically and at other times bent at an angle.

2023年2月3日 · The Egyptian lotus (Nymphaea lotus) is the national flower of Egypt, symbolizing rebirth, fertility, eternity, and creation. Its roots are planted in the mud at the bottom of lakes or rivers while its flowers float on top of the water.

2025年3月20日 · Few plants are as shrouded in mystery and steeped in ancient lore as the legendary blue lotus of Egypt. Celebrated in myth, ritual, and art, this ethereal water lily, known scientifically as Nymphaea caerulea, has long fascinated scholars and adventurers alike.