The flower pictured is Heliconia rostrata, also known as "lobster's claw" or "parrot's beak". Native to the tropical regions of Central America and South-East Asia, this plant immediately catches the eye with its brightly coloured hanging bracts: flamboyant red, bright yellow and a touch of green. In a lush environment like Laos, this species grows in the shade of tall trees, adding a touch of poetry and exoticism to the dense vegetation. Its unique, almost graphic shape makes it an object of admiration for botanists and photographers alike.
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