Lotus Flower

The ancient Egyptian army used to have this flower on its flags. Lotus is a wild plant with a tall stem, about 15-30 cm, and numerous branches that carry bright yellow flowers, with some red spots. Lotus flower has a coloring substance used as a sedative and anti-spastic, not to mention its ability to heal inflammations. Lotus flower, according to ancient Egyptian myths, symbolized innocent childhood. It grows in the vast ponds in El-Fayyoum and the quiet-water areas at the foot of desert hills. The blue lotus was considered the best of all, and was even brighter than white ones.