CREZIA COVINGTON REED
LOTUS GARDEN
Nelumbo lutea – American Lotus is a perennial aquatic herb
That is native and widespread in the eastern and central United States.
Native Americans used the seeds and tubers for food.
Wildlife utilize the seeds and rhizomes for food.
The American Lotus if the Official Virginia Beach Flower.
Dedicated on July 24, 1975
To Mrs. Reed for her untiring efforts in furthering the preservation
of the native American lotus, growing in its natural habitat.