Anthurium
Anthurium is a large plant genus of about one thousand species, belonging to the arum family (Araceae). Anthurium can also be called "Flamingo Flower" or "Boy Flower", both referring to the structure of the spathe and spadix.
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Flamingo Lily (Anthurium andraeanum) | |
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The species has neotropical distribution; mostly in wet tropical mountain forest of Central America and South America, but some in semi-arid environments.
Anthurium Media
Anthurium scherzerianum inflorescence
Anthurium scandens fruits and leaves