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Heliconia rostrata
This Heliconia is different from other Heliconia species in that its flowers are down-ward facing. The first two pictures show the flowers when they are younger, and the third picture is of a mature plant with its full inflorescence.
Tropical rain forest
This one has some small bees on it, but the plant provides nectar for hummingbirds. Also, it has an amazing name for its order: Zingiberales. How awesome is that? It's an order shared with the bananas, which have similar leaves.
Spotted on Jan 14, 2011
Submitted on Mar 17, 2011
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