Verdant Lotus

In the marshlands that are dotted around the territory that the Crienia people call home, a majestic aquatic flower thrives in these serene and lush landscapes. The Verdant Lotus possesses large, vibrant petals that come in shades of blue and vibrant red, colours that have had a significant impact on the ceremonial robes and fabrics the Crienia people use.   The Crienia people hold the lotus in deep regard and it is said that it represents core values of the people, values such as resilience, unity and growth, all values that can be said to be present in the Crienia people, many of these values about due to the dangers of the political landscape the people found themself in in the early days.   the Cerdant Lotus, despite emerging from the murky waters of the marshlands still blooms elegantly, symbolizing the hopes of the people to do the same.   During celebrations or rites of passage, its not uncommon in certain regions of Crienia territory to exchange handcrafted Verdant Lotus garlands or even small booms that are then given as tokens of honour and goodwill to the recipient.

Basic Information

Growth Rate & Stages

When its season, the Verdant Lotus only takes about two weeks before it begins to grow from the seed, and another week before its grown into its full size.

Ecology and Habitats

The plant prefere the wet marshlands but it can grow almost anywhere as long as it has enough access to water, what limits its distribution is that it only makes about 3-6 seeds every season with around 1-2 surviving into fully grown plants.

Additional Information

Domestication

It is possilbe to keep Verdant Lotuses as house plants but they reguiare a lot of work to keep alive.

Uses, Products & Exploitation

The petals can be made into a nice smelling soap.

Geographic Origin and Distribution

Their natural geographic distribution is around Pearlhal and the old territories of the city, but as the Crienia people spread out into the wider Dercian region so did the flowers, to day one can see Verdant Lotus flowers many places several hundred if not thousand of kilometers from their original waterhole.
Lifespan
Around 6 years
Average Height
Normal Verdant Lotus flowers typically stand around 50 centimetres above the surface of the water, depending on the bottom of the water, some flowers can grow up to 1.5 meters above the surface, these are typically called Royal Verdants.
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Dec 28, 2023 19:43 by Dr Emily Vair-Turnbull

I love how quickly they grow. I would like some lovely lotus soap. :D

Emy x
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