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Heliconia caribaea
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.
Lyon Arboretum.
Spotted on Oct 10, 2014
Submitted on Oct 28, 2014
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