Lotus is a beautiful aquatic plant with a variety of aliases, which not only reflect its morphological characteristics but also contain profound cultural connotations. Here are some common nicknames for lotus flowers:
1. Lotus: This is one of the most common nicknames for lotus flowers, which usually refer to different names for the same plant in botany.
2. Water Hibiscus: This name emphasizes the characteristic of lotus growing in water, and is comparable to land hibiscus flowers in terms of its delicate and beautiful flowers.
3. Lotus root flower: Due to the close relationship between lotus and lotus root (i.e. the underground stem of lotus), it is named Lotus root flower.
4. Fu Hu: also known as "Fu Qu", is another alias for lotus flowers, often appearing in classical poetry, adding a refined atmosphere.
5. Shuizhi, Shuihua, and Zezhi: These nicknames reflect the characteristics of lotus as an aquatic plant, and also contain praise for the fresh and elegant beauty of lotus.
6. Han lotus: This is another name for unopened lotus flowers. The ancients often used "Han lotus" to describe the state of lotus flowers in bud.
7. Chinese lotus: emphasizes the identity and status of lotus as a unique plant in China.
8. Gentleman Flower, Water Palace Fairy, Lingbo Fairy: These nicknames further reflect the holy and elegant temperament of lotus flowers, as well as people's praise and admiration for their beautiful qualities.
9. June Flower God: In ancient times, the 24th day of the sixth lunar month was the birthday of the lotus flower, hence the lotus flower was also known as the "June Flower God".
10. Golden hibiscus and grass hibiscus: In order to express appreciation for the noble form of lotus flowers, people use golden hibiscus and grass hibiscus as metaphors for the rarity of lotus character.
11. Jingke and Xike: These two nicknames emphasize the serene and elegant growth environment of lotus flowers.
12. Cui Qian: The elegant name for Xinhe, vividly depicting the emerald green, coin shaped leaves of Xinhe when it first emerged from the water.
13. Red clothes: Another name for lotus petals, named after their bright red petals.
There are many alternative names for lotus flowers, each containing rich cultural connotations and people's love for lotus flowers.