Lobster-claw Heliconia

Heliconia bihai of the Heliconiaceae family is an erect herb typically growing taller than 1.5 m. It is native to South America.

This plant is used as an ornamental plant in hot regions with a humid climate (USDA zone 9-11), and is typically pollinated by bats and hummingbirds.

This upward facing flower of the Heliconia family, which acts as a cup, is a natural source of rain water for birds and insects.