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The Etlingera elatior Found in the Tobago rainforest, thanks to morpheme for the id. Etlingera elatior,Geotagged,Trinidad and Tobago,Winter Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

The Etlingera elatior

Found in the Tobago rainforest, thanks to morpheme for the id.

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"Etlingera elatior" is a species of herbaceous perennial plant. Botanical synonyms include "Nicolaia elatior", "Phaeomeria magnifica", "Nicolaia speciosa", "Phaeomeria speciosa", "Alpinia elatior", "Alpinia magnifica."

Similar species: Gingers, Bananas, Etc.
Species identified by morpheme
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Uploaded Aug 28, 2015. Captured Mar 8, 2012 19:03 in Roxborough - Parlatuvier Road, Trinidad and Tobago.
  • Canon EOS 7D
  • f/4.5
  • 1/200s
  • ISO200
  • 200mm