Lobster Claw: This plant, Heliconia Rostrata, is closer to bananas than its commonly confused counterpart, the Bird of Paradise. Hence, it is also known as the "False Bird of Paradise". It is a species of perennial herb grown as an ornamental plant. The showy vermillion bracts contain small, yellow true flowers.

Dipta Kundu2022

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Title: Lobster Claw: This plant, Heliconia Rostrata, is closer to bananas than its commonly confused counterpart, the Bird of Paradise. Hence, it is also known as the "False Bird of Paradise". It is a species of perennial herb grown as an ornamental plant. The showy vermillion bracts contain small, yellow true flowers.
Creator: Dipta Kundu
Date Created: 2022
Location: Kolkata, West Bengal
Physical Dimensions: 11.69 x 8.5 in
Type: Photograph
Contributor: Student, Sushila Birla Girls' School
Rights: Dipta Kundu
Medium: Print on archival paper

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