The Rhodora plant grows in solitude, away from other flowers and plants that are considered by many to be immensely beautiful. This coincides with Emerson's distaste for the rose. He preferred that which was unique and rare to find. Emerson's “The Rhodora” contemplates the beauty of a simple flower and its effect on its surroundings. In the poem, it is stated that nature is beautiful and needs no excuse for being; instead, it should be valued and, in a way, worshipped for what it brings to the human mind, eyes, and senses. Example: the lavender scent of The Rhodora gives calmness to those who come upon it.