Close-up of rare white lotus flowers at a 600-year-old temple

Ground lotus species with white flowers, woody plants up to 3m high is available at the ancient temple of Boi Khe (Tam Hung commune, Thanh Oai district, Hanoi). According to the villagers of Boi Khe village, these precious lotus trees have existed for hundreds of years in the temple grounds. This lotus species is different from other lotus species commonly seen growing in the water, which is a woody plant and grown on land. white with yellow pistil.

Land lotus is also known as mountain lotus, Ha Lien Son, Thai Son Moc … originated from South America There are 3 unique white lotus trees in the campus of Boi Khe pagoda This species of lotus is a woody plant grown on land, with shade Boi Khe ancient temple has long been known in addition to its ancient beauty because in the temple there are very beautiful and rare earth lotus species. In particular, this species of lotus also has fruit, its fruit is usually pale pink, large in size and shaped like a pine cone. The flowers are pure white, the petals are thicker and more fragrant than the water lotus Ground lotus can be planted in pots, planted in the garden to decorate because of its beauty, and also have the effect of purifying the air to help fresher. In many places, ground lotus is also chosen to be planted in the temple grounds, but the tree is rarely noticed by people because it rarely flowers. Land lotus blooms from April to June of the lunar calendar, the flower is very durable until 1 week to fade Referring to Boi Khe Pagoda is referring to the earth lotus, a lot of people come here because they are curious about this flower