A new analysis from researchers at the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History reveals that nearly half of the genus Heliconia, a group of tropical plants popular for their bright ...

Sometimes called the missionary plant, pilea perperomiodes is a low-growing house plant with attractive, fleshy leaves, ...

A new analysis reveals that nearly half of the genus Heliconia, a group of tropical plants popular for their ... resemble the striking plumage of birds-of-paradise. Others evoke lobster claws ...

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Bird of paradise (Strelitzia reginae) is an eye-catching tropical plant. Recognized by its orange and yellow blossoms that hover over paddle-like leaves, its foliage closely resembles the bird it ...

Heliconia plants are famed for their flowers ... Many Heliconia flowers resemble the striking plumage of birds-of-paradise. Others evoke lobster claws or toucan beaks. “The data that is stored ...

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Make a splash with big-leaf plants such as a bird of paradise. These large plants with ... when they show off their gorgeous colors. The dwarf varieties especially are appealing when planted ...