Parakeet flower (326976547)

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Description: Common Name: Heliconia, Psittacorum, Parrot's Beak, Parakeet flower Botanical Name: Heliconia psittacorum (syn. Bihai psittacorum) - [ (hel-ih-KOH-nee-uh) named for Helicon, the mountain of the muses in Greek mythology; (sit-a-KOR-um) from the Greek psittakos (of parrots) ] Family: Heliconiaceae (heliconia family) - [ (hel-ih-KOH-nee-uh-see-ay) the Heliconia family) Origin: Tropical America The reddish pointed structures are called bracts. These tough, leathery structures protect the actual flower, which is yellow and quite delicate. The hummingbird that comes to this flower has a beak precisely shaped to fit into the flower. When the bird feeds, it receives a meal of nectar and in return, the plant's flower is pollinated. Grow best at temperatures above 70 F and should never be subjected to temperatures of less than 50 F for extended periods. Heavy feeders. The soil should be kept moist between waterings, never soaking wet. Propagation by rhizomes. Courtesy: - Top Tropicals - Heliconia Society of Puerto Rico, Inc. Note: Identification attempted; may not be accurate. Date: 19 December 2006, 13:12. Source: Parakeet flower. Author: Dinesh Valke from Thane, India. Camera location19° 07′ 10.39″ N, 72° 52′ 28.98″ E View all coordinates using: OpenStreetMap 19.119553; 72.874717.