Samoa is a tropical island along the equatorial line, and it is richly biodiverse. Biodiversity refers to the variety of animals and plants that inhabit a given area. The amount of biodiversity is an indicator of a region's overall health. Many different species of plants and animals are able to thrive in Samoa because of its warm and moist climate. I have seen many animals such as geckos, lizards, tropical birds, giant clams, sea turtles and even dolphins. I have also seen many different tropical plants such as Heliconia rostrata - the Hanging Lobster Claw!
This plant has long green leaves and the blossoms consist of a chain of bell-shaped sprouts! The flower is red (or some might say magenta) with yellow and green rims along the side.
I thought this was one of the most amazing flowers I had ever seen. I certainly have never seen a plant like it in my entire life!
The plant is native to Peru, Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica and Ecuador, although it is also commonly grown in other tropical environments like Samoa in Oceania, as well as Hawaii, Florida and Thailand.
