In an untended garden outside a friend's home , Hyderabad, was this bright Lobster Claw. What at apt name!
Heliconia rostrata has a pendent inflorescence, the bracts are red with greenish yellow edges. Each bract resembles a lobster's claw, hence the common name. The mature plant normally starts to flower in the summer. The flowers last a long time and make an excellent cut flower. It is an easy grower in tropical areas but some room is required because the stalks can reach 7 feet in height.
Botanical name: Heliconia rostrata Family: Heliconiaceae (heliconia family)
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