Heliconia mariae
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Summary
Source: WikipediaHeliconia mariae is a species of flowering plants in the family Heliconiaceae. It is found in North-West South America and Central America.
Description
A tropical herb in the Heliconiaceae family.
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Edible Uses
The flowers and stem heart are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Central America, Costa Rica,
Also Known As
Ppo
References (1)
- Garcia-Serrano, C. R., & Del Monte, J. P., 2004, The Use of Tropical Forest (Agroecosystems and wild Plant harvesting) as a Source of Food in the Bribri and Cabecar Cultures in the Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica. Economic Botany 58(1) pp 58-71
