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| Scientific name | Nelumbo nucifera |
|---|---|
| Genus | Nelumbo |
| Origin | South/East Asia |
| Season | Summer |
| Family | Nelumbonaceae |
| Region | East Asia |
| Colours & Symbolism | Pink/White: spiritual purity |
Nelumbo nucifera, also known as Padma (Sanskrit: पद्म, romanized: Padma, lit. 'Lotus') or Kamala (Sanskrit: कमल, lit. 'Lotus'), sacred lotus, pink lotus, Indian lotus, or simply lotus, is one of two extant species of aquatic plant in the family Nelumbonaceae. It is sometimes colloquially called water lily, though this more often refers to members of the family Nymphaeaceae. The lotus belongs in the order Proteales.
出淤泥而不染，象征纯洁心灵与精神觉悟。
佛教将荷花奉为圣花，出淤泥而不染象征在困境中保持心灵纯洁。
信頼、優しさ、清純な心——仏教では悟りの象徴。
「泥中に生じて泥に染まらず」——蓮は仏教において菩提や覚りの象徴です。
