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Heliconia vellerigera

A striking member of this large family

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''Heliconia vellerigera'' is a plant species in the family Heliconiaceae, native to Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Costa Rica. It is a large herb up to 6 m tall with a pendulous inflorescence of 20-30 red-orange bracts covered with cinnamon-colored hairs.

Similar species: Gingers, Bananas, Etc.
Species identified by NattyOne
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By NattyOne

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Uploaded Mar 14, 2020. Captured Aug 8, 2018 14:19.
  • Canon EOS 7D
  • f/7.1
  • 1/332s
  • ISO2000
  • 70mm