On August 20, a five-core lotus flower was seen in Guangzhou's Lotus Mountain, with four cores surrounding the remaining one in the center, all of which share the same stem and flower.
This is the first time that a five-core lotus has shown up in Lotus Mountain. Moreover, since the 33rd Guangzhou Panyu Lotus Culture and Tourism activity, held from July 2, 2021, the scenic spot has seen over 15 twin lotus flowers.
(Photo: Lotus Mountain/Zhang Fajun)
According to experts in the field of lotus, twin lotus and multiple-core lotus are not replicable nor inheritable, so they can not be produced by artificial cultivation. Therefore, the blossom of the five-core lotus is a random phenomenon, which may be related to the living conditions of the Lotus Mountain such as its environment, climate and soil.
For years, this scenic area has served as a perfect destination for people to enjoy lotus in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, famous for its various lotus spectacles.
(Photo: Lotus Mountain/Yuan Mianru)
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Author | Nancy (intern)
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Video provided by Lotus Mountain and edited by Nancy (intern)
