This is a type of Heliconia. They are abundant in our yard at the moment. All the rain of late has accelerated the blooming of plants and flowers that have suffered from our long drought. This particular bloom is rather exotic looking and is commonly referred to as a "Lobster Claw" for obvious reasons. The not so obvious reason is that it is delicious with melted butter. Don't try this at home unless you are with a highly trained professional.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
NOT JUST IN MAINE ANYMORE
This is a type of Heliconia. They are abundant in our yard at the moment. All the rain of late has accelerated the blooming of plants and flowers that have suffered from our long drought. This particular bloom is rather exotic looking and is commonly referred to as a "Lobster Claw" for obvious reasons. The not so obvious reason is that it is delicious with melted butter. Don't try this at home unless you are with a highly trained professional.
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Thats neat looking, I have never seen one.
ReplyDeleteIncredible plant, and really beautiful. And edible...
ReplyDeleteI love these plants. So exotic.
ReplyDeleteI love these flowers, so exotic
ReplyDeleteGood Capture !! Look Likes Birds Sitting !! Great
ReplyDeleteHello there!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful flower! Here in Brazil it is called "Bico de Papagaio"( nozzle parrot "something like it!").
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You really eat them? We were at a restaurant outside of Deland a number of years ago which served flowers...I didn't eat any though.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and edible!
Very exotic looking. I don't thik i've seen it before.
ReplyDeleteToo funny as is your comment on my blog. Silly!! MB
ReplyDeleteFunny! I think the eating part is a joke... or maybe not. ;)
ReplyDeleteI will have to echo the comments of some, I have never seen one before. Lots of things grow in Florida that don't grow anywhere else. I think.
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How pretty! I've never seen one before.
ReplyDeleteIt really does look like a lobster claw. Do you know how to prepare it safely?
ReplyDeleteI've never seen a plant like that. It really does look like a lobster claw!
ReplyDeleteToo funny! Would they pinch if you got too close?
ReplyDeleteUnfortunatelly heliconias don't survive our winters as many other tropical plants of the same family do. They are my favourite flowers!
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