noun
- Plural of heliconia; tropical plants with large, colorful, waxy bracts and flowers, native to Central and South America and the South Pacific.
Usage: Commonly used in horticulture and botany; Often grown as ornamental plants
Examples
- The botanical garden features several varieties of heliconias with striking red and yellow bracts.
- Heliconias are popular in tropical flower arrangements because of their vibrant colors and long vase life.
- Many heliconias attract hummingbirds and other pollinators in their native habitats.
- The florist ordered heliconias from South America for the wedding decorations.
- Heliconias thrive in warm, humid climates with plenty of sunlight.