©2008 Bruce Muirhead
Thailand Lotus Flower, Chiang Mai

Caption::The lotus is a sacred flower to Buddhists throughout Asia and is grown to adorn temples and homes. This is a close-up of a large lotus flower taken near Chiang Mai in northern Thailand. The lotus blossom will eventually turn into a fleshy fruit, which contains peanut-like seeds that are a popular snack in Southeast Asia.


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