a lotus garden

flower plant petal blossom wildflower green nature leaf garden tulip yellow pink lily orchid meadow lotus ponds richness flowers stages growth dc ne kenilworth “tidal marsh” aquatic gardens nature scenic outdoors wetlands boardwalk rivers streams marshes ponds water lily lotus laxmi hindu buddhist national flower india vietnam purity beauty grace amphibians shorebirds birds fish insects butterflies turtles sacred float leaves seed head rhizome edible field seed cup