hanging lobster claw
noun
plural hanging lobster claws
: an ornamental heliconia (Heliconia rostrata) that has long hanging flower clusters bearing flowers enclosed in large bright red bracts tipped in yellow and green
The hanging lobster claw is the most well-known heliconia and grows best in tropical regions, but there are others that are better suited to our gardens.—
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“Hanging lobster claw.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hanging%20lobster%20claw. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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