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Lobster claw heliconia

Heliconia rostrata

Photo by Latimeria
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Field Notes

Description:

This Heliconia is different from other Heliconia species in that its flowers are down-ward facing. The first two pictures show the flowers when they are younger, and the third picture is of a mature plant with its full inflorescence.

Habitat:

Tropical rain forest

Notes:

This one has some small bees on it, but the plant provides nectar for hummingbirds. Also, it has an amazing name for its order: Zingiberales. How awesome is that? It's an order shared with the bananas, which have similar leaves.

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Heliconia rostrata

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