Tacca chantrieri
Botanical name: Tacca chantrieri
Common names: Bat Head Lily, Bat Flower, Devil Flower, Black Tacca
Family: Dioscoreaceae
Origin: Tropical regions of Southeast Asia and West Africa
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Curious, bat-like inflorescence both in shape and color, with wide spreading, wing-like bracts of rich maroon-black, accompanied by long trailing filaments or "whiskers". The small black flowers are succeeded by heavy berries, corrugated olive-green leaves with oblique base. These are interesting, evergreen, perennial and herbaceous plants that grow wild in many tropical climates. They can be grown in humid, tropical greenhouses. See page about Tacca.
Similar plants: Tacca chantrieri (Bat Head Lily)
Tacca chantrieri
Tacca chantrieri (Bat Head Lily): Curious, bat-like inflorescence both in shape and color, with wide spreading, wing-like bracts of rich maroon-black, accompanied by long trailing filaments or "whiskers".
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Tacca chantrieri
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Bat Head Lily, Bat Flower, Devil Flower, Black Tacca. Curious, bat-like inflorescence both in shape and color, with wide spreading, wing-like bracts of rich maroon-black, accompanied by long trailing filaments or "whiskers".
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Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
Shipped at customers risk, no replacements or refunds. Leaf drop possible. We guarantee healthy plant to be shipped and the best packaging. Express shipping optional.
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
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