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Lobsterclaw

Heliconia caribaea

Photo by joanbstanley
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Field Notes

Description:

The flowers of this species are actually highly modified leaves and bracts in the shapes of lobster claws and a deep, rich red color. Height is 9 to15 in. Foliage is banana like with waxy white coating on stems and lower midrib.

Habitat:

Lyon Arboretum.

Reference Links:

Heliconia bihai

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PublishedOctober 28, 2014

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