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heliconia psittacorum x spathocircinata
These grown on one stem to one flower. They have two levels. In each level is a few stem pods, 5-6 pods per level. This flower has a stem very high away from the leaves. The leaves were very close to the ground. The flower had a shielding petal one side, leaving the rest of the flower exposed. The leaves found in this flower are dark green, getting lighter by the tips of the leaves. The stem of this flower is a light green color, it fades to a light green/ white as it get's higher towards the flower. The flower itself if a red/ orange color. This is very attracting to animals. The stem pods are an orange color and the petals and the foundation is a light red color.
This was found in an open patch of land, there were many alike right next to this one. It was fully exposed to sunlight. The climate had a humid feeling and rains 5-7 times a week. The soil has patches of grasses, but not quite a lawn yet. There was dried dirt, it was a hard surface where your foot would be standing.
Spotted on Mar 21, 2013
Submitted on Mar 21, 2013
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