Heliconia Bihai
A plant of the order _Musaceae_, from South America. The young shoots are eaten by the natives, and the fruits are also collected and used as food. It also furnishes a useful fiber.
A plant of the order _Musaceae_, from South
America. The young shoots are eaten by the natives, and the fruits
are also collected and used as food. It also furnishes a useful
fiber.
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