pachystachyspachystachys
genusgenusTropical evergreen shrubs characterized by their upright growth and striking flower spikes that emerge from colorful, overlapping bracts. These plants produce a dramatic display with their architectural form and contrasting colors.
Etymology
The name derives from Greek words 'pachys' meaning 'thick' and 'stachys' meaning 'spike,' referring to the dense, prominent flower spikes that characterize this genus.
Interesting fact!
The showy, long-lasting bracts that people often mistake for flowers are actually modified leaves that protect the true, smaller blooms hidden within.
