Heliconia stricta is a very variable species of the spectacular 'Lobster Claw' plant from tropical areas of South and Central America.
A perfect ornamental for tropical and sub tropical gardens they produce brightly coloured inflorescences of bracts that resemble either parrot's beaks or lobster claws.
There are many popular cultivars available including Bucky, Dwarf Jamaican, Fire Bird, Iris Bannochie, Oliveira's Sharonii, Tagami. (20 overall).