16 Most Exotic Flowers Around the World

11. Lotus
Oh, such a magic dream indeed!

Lotus flowers are one of the treasured wonders of the Eastern world. In Hinduism and Buddhism, lotus’ are considered the most sacred flower of all.

Even Hieroglyphics from Ancient Egypt show this mystical flower alongside priests and pharaohs.

Treasured statues of Buddhist monks often include these ancient blooms in their structure as well.

Associated with gods and goddesses by the Vietnamese, it’s pretty clear this transcendental blossom means business.

Not to mention that there is quite a bit of mystery surrounding these blooms, particularly regarding its survival.

The lotus flower is, in fact, a living fossil, with their existence stretching back approximately 145.5 million years. Which means, yes, they did survive the Ice Age.

We’ve got a dinosaur on our hands, ladies and gents.

Lotus flowers primarily appear in wetlands and usually grow in mud, but adapt quite quickly to their local environments. As long as their roots remain in either water or mud, they can survive (even underneath ice).

Fun Fact: Lotus flowers are known to be resistant to pollution and can even purify the water they are growing in!