Heliconia mariae (Heliconiaceae) 

    A truly spectacular and bizarre heliconia.  This one is very tall, reaching 15-20 feet, with a long lasting 3-4 foot inflorescence with tight, blood red bracts.  It looks like something out of a prehistoric swamp!  Blooms throughout the year.

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