In The Garden: Heliconia in Colombia Garden?

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by Pitter, Aug 18, 2012.

  1. Pitter

    Pitter Active Member 10 Years

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    Is this a Heliconia species? I think it was planted in a sort of wild garden area.
     

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    lorax Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    Not a Heliconia if it's producing cones like that, but in the same order. The leaves remind me of the Marantaceae; perhaps it's a Calathea of some sort?
     
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