Heliconia, derived from the Greek word helikonios, is a genus of about 100 to 200 species of flowering plants native to the tropical Americas and the Pacific Ocean islands west to Indonesia. Many species of Heliconia are found in rainforests or tropical wet forests of these regions. Several species are widely cultivated as ornamentals, and a few a...
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• (n.) One of numerous species of Heliconius, a genus of tropical American butterflies. The wings are usually black, marked with green, crimson, and white.
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the only genus of the family Heliconiaceae, with approximately 120 species in tropical America and the western Pacific. The large perennial herbs ...
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(False Plantain, Lobster Claws, Parrot's Flower, Parrot's Plantain) Heliconia is a group of frost-tender perennials grown for their attractive foliage and brilliant flower spikes. They are found naturally in tropical forests of eastern Brazil. They have several common names including Lobster's Claws, Parrot's Flower, Parrot's Plantain and False Pla...
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Hel`i·co'ni·a noun [ New Latin See
Helicon .]
(Zoology) One of numerous species of
Heliconius , a genus of tropical American butterflies. The wings are usually black, marked with green, crimson, and white.
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