Flowers and plants of Ancient Egypt

Lotus (water lily) and Papyrus, symbolizing Upper and Lower Egypt. The Egyptians used to sing for their lotus, they had a feast for lotus


Water lilies open in the morning and close again at night. This was probably the reason that the ancient Egyptians saw in them an image of rebirth and regeneration, important concepts in their religion


To the Egyptians, the papyrus became the symbol of fertility and life itself


They were given as gifts of love and worship, to lovers and gods


Ancient Egyptians were the first to recognize their "national plant"


Ancient Egyptians adored fresh floral arrangements, but were also one of, if not the first civilizations to immortalize them as artificial flowers made from durable materials