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  1. Pitter

    Pitter Active Member 10 Years

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    Can anyone help me identify this plant?
     

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    lorax Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    Costus pulverulentis - if you ask a local, they'll call it Caña Brava.
     
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    Pitter Active Member 10 Years

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    Lorax thank you once again! I wonder why "brava". Maybe it stings or something.
     
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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Probably refers to the visual impact of the inflorescence.
     
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    Pitter Active Member 10 Years

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    Ok thanks, could be.
     
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    It's been explained to me that this one is Caña Brava because it gets taller than the other native Costus species. Caña Agria (C. acreanus) is called because of the sour, refreshing juice.
     
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    Pitter Active Member 10 Years

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    That sounds reasonable. Thanks again.
     
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