Heliconia
Scattered throughout the planet’s tropical climates, heliconia grows throughout the Amazon rainforest. Though the plant produces flowers, those small flowers are generally hidden by the distinctive leaves that surround the blooms. The leaves of the heliconia are commonly described as looking like the beaks of parrots or like lobster claws, and feature a thick, rounded leaf pattern with a curved, tapered tip that may be red, orange, purple and other vibrant colors.