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NMNH Heliconia - Planted Heliconia

John Kress
March 7, 2025
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Picture of outdoor landscaping with small, spiky shrubs in shades of green and one tall plant with long thin flowers.
John Kress

Heliconias planted as ornamentals in a garden in Panama.

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    NMNH Heliconia - Heliconia reticulata

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    NMNH Heliconia - Heliconia atratensis

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    NMNH Heliconia - Heliconia oleosa specimen

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    NMNH Heliconia - Heliconia donstonea specimen

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    NMNH Heliconia - Heliconia atratensis specimen

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    NMNH Heliconia - John Kress

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