taccatacca
genusgenusThese are intriguing perennial plants primarily found in tropical and subtropical regions around the world. They are best known for their truly unique and often dramatic flowers.
Etymology
The name is thought to originate from a local name for the plant used in the East Indies.
Interesting fact!
The flowers of this genus possess strikingly unusual shapes and colors, often featuring long, trailing filaments that resemble whiskers.