The Lotus is the Flower of the month for July in some parts of the world:
Natural Facts about the Lotus & the Water Lily
Although there is a botanical distinction, the lotus and water lily are often used interchangeably in folklore and mythology. Generally lotus refers to the water lily of India or the plant depicted in sacred art and stories, while the water lily is more often used by naturalists. As an example of the confusion, the World Book actually has two entries, one for the lotus, one for the water lily, both clearly referring to the same plant and neither referring to the other entry.
The lotus of India belongs to the Nelumbo genus (Nelumbo is the Sinhalese name for the plant). It has large flowers and leaves that sometimes grow up above the water. The plant's thorny stalk discourages fish from nibbling on it. The upper cupule or fleshy capsule of the lotus dries out at maturity and separates from the plant. Floating about, it scatters seed from the many perforated holes in its surface.
In Asia, there is only one species of lotus with red and white blooms. Yet early Buddhist scriptures, referring to the seven precious lotuses, mention blue and yellow flowers. The water lily, native to Egypt, has blue flowers but the yellow-flowered water lily is native to North America. This mystery may be addressed in this Buddhist sutra:
"The lotuses of heaven can change according to people's wishes, flowering when needed. In this way they bring joy to the hearts of all. There is no need to declare one false and the other real. Both are called the wondrous lotus flower."
The water lily belongs to the Nympha genus, derived from the same word as Nymph. The Greek word nymph, besides being used to describe the feminine spirits of water and trees, also means something young and budding (like the larva of certain insects) and is the name for the labia minora. In Europe, the common white water lily, the one painted by Monet, is nympha alba while in North America, we're more familiar with nuphar lutea, the yellow water lilies, also called spatterdocks or cow lilies. The English sometimes call the plant "brandy bottle" because the flowers smell like stale wine which attracts flies, the pollinators for the plant.
According to Chelsie Vandaveer, the Amazon Water Lily (victoria amazonica) imprisons its pollinators. The pure white flowers open in the evening and release a fragrance like pineapples. Beetles attracted by the smell find their way to the pale flowers on the dark water and feast on the central petals, while the flower closes over them. Then the anthers ripen and shed their pollen all over the trapped beetles. By the second evening, the flowers have turned pink and lost their fragrance. They open again and release the pollen-covered beetles which fly off in search of more white flowers with that incredible fragrance. Thus the lily is never self-pollinated since it can only be pollinated when the flower is white and fragrant. I love this description of the flower that changes colors and fragrances overnight, all in the service of sex. No wonder it's considered a magical plant.
The warm, deep color of the Iris is a reminder of the luxuries of spring, as we know February has long been a month known for romance and love. The Iris comes a few colors including cool blue and snowy white, remembrances of winter. The Iris flower meanings are faith, wisdom, and hope.
Hey Brooke,
I thought i would stop by and say hi.Hope you and your family have a wonderful christmas.I'm planning on going hunting either friday or satuday since it's suppose to be in the 60's friday and 40's saturday.Can't wait to hit the woods amd get me my first deer and turkey this fall before season is over with at the end of the month.My older brother's wife in ohio had a heathy little girl sunday morning.She weighed 7 pounds and 12 ounces.They named her Lilly Ann Hainline.I'm a uncle now.First time being a uncle and i think it's pretty cool.
Take care and try to stay warm.
your friend,
~Uncle Gregory~
I see that your online and bored at the same time so i thought i would stop by and say hi and get a conversation going.LOL.How are you?
Have any plans for thanksgiving?
My family is fixing a thanksgiving dinner at the house.It's me,my dad,mom,and my younger brother.
I'm planning on going hunting this weekend.Can't wait to get me my first deer and turkey this fall.
pretty good and idk about hat we are doing for thanksgving
and kool
good luck
I'm doing pretty good too just a little bored but i'm good.LOL.I hope you have a wonderful thanksgiving.Thanks i'm hoping to get my first deer and turkey this fall.Can't wait.I will let you know when i get me one.
I see that your online and bored at the same time so i thought i would stop by and say hi and get a conversation going.LOL.How are you?
Have any plans for thanksgiving?
My family is fixing a thanksgiving dinner at the house.It's me,my dad,mom,and my younger brother.
I'm planning on going hunting this weekend.Can't wait to get me my first deer and turkey this fall.
pretty good and idk about hat we are doing for thanksgving
and kool
good luck
I'm doing pretty good too just a little bored but i'm good.LOL.I hope you have a wonderful thanksgiving.Thanks i'm hoping to get my first deer and turkey this fall.Can't wait.I will let you know when i get me one.
I see that your online and bored at the same time so i thought i would stop by and say hi and get a conversation going.LOL.How are you?
Have any plans for thanksgiving?
My family is fixing a thanksgiving dinner at the house.It's me,my dad,mom,and my younger brother.
I'm planning on going hunting this weekend.Can't wait to get me my first deer and turkey this fall.
pretty good and idk about hat we are doing for thanksgving
and kool
good luck
I'm doing pretty good too just a little bored but i'm good.LOL.I hope you have a wonderful thanksgiving.Thanks i'm hoping to get my first deer and turkey this fall.Can't wait.I will let you know when i get me one.
and i love camo too : )
Just dropping by to say "HEY" from the new Mr. and Mrs. Green!!
Natural Facts about the Lotus & the Water Lily
Although there is a botanical distinction, the lotus and water lily are often used interchangeably in folklore and mythology. Generally lotus refers to the water lily of India or the plant depicted in sacred art and stories, while the water lily is more often used by naturalists. As an example of the confusion, the World Book actually has two entries, one for the lotus, one for the water lily, both clearly referring to the same plant and neither referring to the other entry.
The lotus of India belongs to the Nelumbo genus (Nelumbo is the Sinhalese name for the plant). It has large flowers and leaves that sometimes grow up above the water. The plant's thorny stalk discourages fish from nibbling on it. The upper cupule or fleshy capsule of the lotus dries out at maturity and separates from the plant. Floating about, it scatters seed from the many perforated holes in its surface.
In Asia, there is only one species of lotus with red and white blooms. Yet early Buddhist scriptures, referring to the seven precious lotuses, mention blue and yellow flowers. The water lily, native to Egypt, has blue flowers but the yellow-flowered water lily is native to North America. This mystery may be addressed in this Buddhist sutra:
"The lotuses of heaven can change according to people's wishes, flowering when needed. In this way they bring joy to the hearts of all. There is no need to declare one false and the other real. Both are called the wondrous lotus flower."
The water lily belongs to the Nympha genus, derived from the same word as Nymph. The Greek word nymph, besides being used to describe the feminine spirits of water and trees, also means something young and budding (like the larva of certain insects) and is the name for the labia minora. In Europe, the common white water lily, the one painted by Monet, is nympha alba while in North America, we're more familiar with nuphar lutea, the yellow water lilies, also called spatterdocks or cow lilies. The English sometimes call the plant "brandy bottle" because the flowers smell like stale wine which attracts flies, the pollinators for the plant.
According to Chelsie Vandaveer, the Amazon Water Lily (victoria amazonica) imprisons its pollinators. The pure white flowers open in the evening and release a fragrance like pineapples. Beetles attracted by the smell find their way to the pale flowers on the dark water and feast on the central petals, while the flower closes over them. Then the anthers ripen and shed their pollen all over the trapped beetles. By the second evening, the flowers have turned pink and lost their fragrance. They open again and release the pollen-covered beetles which fly off in search of more white flowers with that incredible fragrance. Thus the lily is never self-pollinated since it can only be pollinated when the flower is white and fragrant. I love this description of the flower that changes colors and fragrances overnight, all in the service of sex. No wonder it's considered a magical plant.
The warm, deep color of the Iris is a reminder of the luxuries of spring, as we know February has long been a month known for romance and love. The Iris comes a few colors including cool blue and snowy white, remembrances of winter. The Iris flower meanings are faith, wisdom, and hope.
Just thought maybe you could use a flower today!
I thought i would stop by and say hi.Hope you and your family have a wonderful christmas.I'm planning on going hunting either friday or satuday since it's suppose to be in the 60's friday and 40's saturday.Can't wait to hit the woods amd get me my first deer and turkey this fall before season is over with at the end of the month.My older brother's wife in ohio had a heathy little girl sunday morning.She weighed 7 pounds and 12 ounces.They named her Lilly Ann Hainline.I'm a uncle now.First time being a uncle and i think it's pretty cool.
Take care and try to stay warm.
your friend,
~Uncle Gregory~
Hope you have a great one and many more to come.
LOL,
~Gregory~
Gregory wrote:
dumbblonde13 wrote:
Gregory wrote:
dumbblonde13 wrote:
Gregory wrote:
I see that your online and bored at the same time so i thought i would stop by and say hi and get a conversation going.LOL.How are you?
Have any plans for thanksgiving?
My family is fixing a thanksgiving dinner at the house.It's me,my dad,mom,and my younger brother.
I'm planning on going hunting this weekend.Can't wait to get me my first deer and turkey this fall.
pretty good and idk about hat we are doing for thanksgving
and kool
good luck
I'm doing pretty good too just a little bored but i'm good.LOL.I hope you have a wonderful thanksgiving.Thanks i'm hoping to get my first deer and turkey this fall.Can't wait.I will let you know when i get me one.
ha ha okay
Oh i guess your laughing b/c i'm bored.LOL.
yeah
=b
Gregory wrote:
dumbblonde13 wrote:
Gregory wrote:
I see that your online and bored at the same time so i thought i would stop by and say hi and get a conversation going.LOL.How are you?
Have any plans for thanksgiving?
My family is fixing a thanksgiving dinner at the house.It's me,my dad,mom,and my younger brother.
I'm planning on going hunting this weekend.Can't wait to get me my first deer and turkey this fall.
pretty good and idk about hat we are doing for thanksgving
and kool
good luck
I'm doing pretty good too just a little bored but i'm good.LOL.I hope you have a wonderful thanksgiving.Thanks i'm hoping to get my first deer and turkey this fall.Can't wait.I will let you know when i get me one.
ha ha okay
Gregory wrote:
I see that your online and bored at the same time so i thought i would stop by and say hi and get a conversation going.LOL.How are you?
Have any plans for thanksgiving?
My family is fixing a thanksgiving dinner at the house.It's me,my dad,mom,and my younger brother.
I'm planning on going hunting this weekend.Can't wait to get me my first deer and turkey this fall.
pretty good and idk about hat we are doing for thanksgving
and kool
good luck