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Eternal flame (Calathea crocata) No wiki page yet.<br /> Calathea is a genus of plants belonging to the family Marantaceae. There are several dozen species in this genus. Native to the tropical Americas, many of the species are popular as pot plants due to their decorative leaves and, in some species, colorful inflorescences. Calathea crocata,Eternal flame,Geotagged,The Netherlands,eternal flame Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Eternal flame (Calathea crocata)

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Calathea is a genus of plants belonging to the family Marantaceae. There are several dozen species in this genus. Native to the tropical Americas, many of the species are popular as pot plants due to their decorative leaves and, in some species, colorful inflorescences.

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The Eternal flame

Calathea crocata also known as eternal flame is native to Brazil. It is an evergreen rhizomatous perennial. The ovate green leaves are feathered grey-green above and reddish beneath. The orange-red flowers are borne in a short, erect spike of orange bracts. After sunset, the leaves fold up.

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Similar species: Gingers, Bananas, Etc.
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Uploaded Jul 1, 2012. Captured Jul 1, 2012 14:48 in Buitenwiek 24, 6003 Weert, The Netherlands.
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  • Canon EOS 1100D
  • f/8.0
  • 1/166s
  • ISO100
  • 55mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.

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