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False Bird of Paradise

Heliconia rostrata

Description:

Other Heliconias grow in the upright position, their cup-shaped flower bracts storing water for birds and insects, however; rostrata has downward-facing flowers providing a source of nectar for birds (especially hummingbirds).

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jackie.hawaii
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jackie.hawaii

Spotted on Jun 14, 2014
Submitted on Mar 13, 2015

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