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Parrot Heliconia

Heliconia psittacorum

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Description:

Heliconia psittacorum (Parrot's Beak, Parakeet Flower, Parrot's Flower, Parrot's Plantain, False Bird-Of-Paradise) is a perennial herb native to the Caribbean and northern South America. It is often cultivated as a tropical ornamental plant.
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Habitat:

UC Berkeley Botanical Gardens, Berkeley, California

Reference Links:

Parrot's Beak Heliconia (Heliconia psittacorum), Heliconia psittacorum, Parrot Heliconia | World Land Trust

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