Rattlesnake Plant, Calathea crotalifera (Marantaceae) photo

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03-FEB-2004

Aptly named because of its resemblance to the rattlesnake's tail.
The true flowers can be seen peeking out of the side.
Edited on April 25, 2008.

Olympus C-730UZ
1/30s f/8.0 at 5.9mm iso100 with Flash full exif

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Selvin Chance		26-Apr-2008 02:28
Dear "Guest", I am NOT offended by someone pointing out factual errors in my photos or labels. I am very grateful that someone has taken the time to correct my errors. I even more grateful if the individual knows the correct information or clues to the correct inforation and is willing to give me this information. I am not a botanist by trade or desire and would like to emphasize that all information posted was captured on my own. All errors are also my own. Please see edited legend. Aloha

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