For this action project in Bioneers the class was assigned to think like nature, so that we can learn off it. In specific we were to think like a plant or tree. I chose a Nelumbo Nucifera or a Lotus.In order to learn from a Lotus,I had to learn about a Lotus. I did research on its orgin, the way it grows and many cultural lessons it teaches. I am most proud of my drawing because I think I visually represented an understanding of how a Lotus flower works. I leaned that even though a Lotus flower is small they are still very strong.
By researching this flower I also leaned that it has a very spiritual meaning in other countries. In India and Vietnam, they use a Lotus as a national flower. In the Buddhist religion and Asian culture this flower symbolizes many things, some of those things include purity in the mind and body, long life, health and good luck.
The Nelumbo Nucifera is a plant of many names, but it is most commonly known as a Lotus. Its native home is mostly known to be in Australia and throughout Asia. They grow in water, which is why they usually grow with lily pads. The roots usually grow at the bottom of the river or pond and the flower or leaves of a Lotus float on the water's surface. It usually grows to be a height of 150 cm. The seeds are known to live for a very long time. Researchers investigated that the longest Lotus flower seed lived for 1,288 years!(Kew.org) A Lotus flower also can clean itself off when it emerges from the dirt, this is also known as the "Lotus effect".
Many people wondered how the Lotus flower is able to live for that long. It is said that the seed's long life is due to the heavy and strong coating.(ehow.com) The proteins also help the seed survive fungi attacks, and bad weather. The seed is also capable of controlling its leaves temperature within a range, just like humans and other warmblooded animals. The seeds, leaves flowers and roots are all edible.We use those for teas, beauty products and for medical purposes.
The Lotus has an ability to clean itself out from coming out of the dirt. From that we can learn how Nature takes care of itself because that's all it has, so that would be a lesson of how we can take better care of ourselves. Can we use the seeds as a medicine to maybe extend other life, or maybe even human life? We can take a sample of seeds and apply it to many medicines that can help us with a cleaner and healthier body.The Lotus seed is also very strong, it can survive some of the worst weather conditions, that could give a lesson on how to better adapt to our surroundings. We as humans can learn to boost the quality of life and the way we think of ageing, because even though a Lotus lives up to thousands of years, it is still very beautiful. If I were to be any flower, I would definitely choose to be a Lotus. Not only because of its beauty and meaning, but also because of all the things it has to offer to the world.
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By researching this flower I also leaned that it has a very spiritual meaning in other countries. In India and Vietnam, they use a Lotus as a national flower. In the Buddhist religion and Asian culture this flower symbolizes many things, some of those things include purity in the mind and body, long life, health and good luck.
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The Nelumbo Nucifera is a plant of many names, but it is most commonly known as a Lotus. Its native home is mostly known to be in Australia and throughout Asia. They grow in water, which is why they usually grow with lily pads. The roots usually grow at the bottom of the river or pond and the flower or leaves of a Lotus float on the water's surface. It usually grows to be a height of 150 cm. The seeds are known to live for a very long time. Researchers investigated that the longest Lotus flower seed lived for 1,288 years!(Kew.org) A Lotus flower also can clean itself off when it emerges from the dirt, this is also known as the "Lotus effect".
Many people wondered how the Lotus flower is able to live for that long. It is said that the seed's long life is due to the heavy and strong coating.(ehow.com) The proteins also help the seed survive fungi attacks, and bad weather. The seed is also capable of controlling its leaves temperature within a range, just like humans and other warmblooded animals. The seeds, leaves flowers and roots are all edible.We use those for teas, beauty products and for medical purposes.
The Lotus has an ability to clean itself out from coming out of the dirt. From that we can learn how Nature takes care of itself because that's all it has, so that would be a lesson of how we can take better care of ourselves. Can we use the seeds as a medicine to maybe extend other life, or maybe even human life? We can take a sample of seeds and apply it to many medicines that can help us with a cleaner and healthier body.The Lotus seed is also very strong, it can survive some of the worst weather conditions, that could give a lesson on how to better adapt to our surroundings. We as humans can learn to boost the quality of life and the way we think of ageing, because even though a Lotus lives up to thousands of years, it is still very beautiful. If I were to be any flower, I would definitely choose to be a Lotus. Not only because of its beauty and meaning, but also because of all the things it has to offer to the world.
Citations:
- "Facts about the Indian Lotus Flower". ehow.com. ehow contributor. N.D. Web. November 7, 2013.
- "Lotus leaves health benefits and weigh loss effectiveness". divineglowinghealth.com. Susanna. June 4, 2013. Web. November 7, 2013.
- "Nelumbo nucifera". wikipedia.org. Wikipedia. October 30, 2013. Web. November 7, 2013.
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