Sacred Lotus Flower - Nelumbo Nucifera Bangkok Thailand Stock Image

Sacred Lotus Flower - Nelumbo nucifera Bangkok Thailand. Nelumbo nucifera also known as Indian lotus sacred lotus Nelum bean of India Egyptian bean or simply lotus is one of two extant species of aquatic plant in the family Nelumbonaceae. Regarded by many cultures as sacred lotus flowers give various meanings and symbolism. They are called the Flower of Life because of their association with the cycle of life death and rebirth.