This morning I am highlighting an American Lotus in bloom that I photographed yesterday in a slough at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.

American Lotus in bloom, Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge, OklahomaAmerican Lotus in bloom – Canon R7, f8, 1/1600, ISO 1000, -0.7 EV, Canon RF 100-500 mm at 428m, natural light

American Lotus, Nelumbo lutea, is a species of flowering plant in the family Nelumbonaceae. Common names include yellow lotus, water-chinquapin, and volée. It is native to North America.

There are several locations on the refuge where American Lotus grows and is abundant.

I hadn’t yet shared any of the wildflowers I have seen and photographed in Arkansas or Oklahoma and I thought I would feature the bloom of this aquatic plant. They are gorgeous.

In some spots on the refuge both lotus and waterlily are found. I haven’t seen any blooming waterlilies yet.

This particular lotus blossom was in the same area where I photographed the two White-tailed Deer does with the young fawn several days ago.

Life is good.

Mia

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