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Platanilla

Calathea sp

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10.4203, -84.1433

Field Notes

Description:

Before bananas were introduced in the americas, the leaves of this plant was used to wrap food, salt, and dry meats, by the native people.

Habitat:

Rainforest

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Que bonita! gracias por enseñarnosla :-)
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PublishedJune 28, 2011

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