Taxon

Calathea crotalifera 'Giant Rattlesnake'

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Common name: Giant Rattlesnake Plant
Family: Marantaceae (Prayer-plant Family)
Distribution: Tropical America
Life form: Herbaceous Tropical
Comments: The leaves of this plant were used by the indigeonous people of Costa Rica to wrap their dead. The unsual flower heads resemble the rattle of rattlesnakes.
Links: The Plant List

Locations

  • 1: Conservatory • Accession: 2015-658 • Provenance: Garden
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