Expanded lobsterclaw facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Expanded lobsterclaw |
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Heliconia
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latispatha
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Heliconia latispatha, also known as the expanded lobsterclaw, is a beautiful plant. It grows naturally in places like southern Mexico, Central America, and northern South America. You can also find it growing in Florida and Jamaica, where it has spread over time.
This plant is a type of herbaceous perennial. This means it's a plant that doesn't have a woody stem, and it lives for more than two years. It can grow quite tall, sometimes up to 4 meters (about 13 feet). Its leaves look a lot like those of banana plants.
The most striking part of the expanded lobsterclaw is its inflorescence. This is the part of the plant that holds the flowers. It stands upright and can be up to 45 centimeters (about 18 inches) long. It has bright red or orange structures called bracts. These bracts are like colorful leaves that protect the actual flowers, which can be green, yellow, or orange.
