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Heliconia bihai

balisier

Other common names
false plantain
firebird
see moremacaw flower
wild plantain
Botanical details
Family
Heliconiaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Genus

Heliconia

Genus description

Heliconia are a genus of herbaceous plants varying in height from 0.5m up to 4.5m. Leaves are long and form in clumps with age. Flowers are produced on drooping panicles and are made up of bright-coloured waxy bracts. Flower colour is varied, ranging from reds and oranges to yellows and greens.

Name status

Correct

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