A32 LOBSTER CLAW RED (Heliconia stricta) Heliconiaceae family
Heliconia stricta is a tropical plant native to South America, with colorful bracts that resemble lobster claws or parrots’ beaks.
- Can grow up to 9 feet tall and reproduce by seeds or rhizomes
- Bracts can hold water and provide habitat for many insects
- In Hawai’i, it is used for lei making