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Calathea lutea

Common Name: Cigar Calathea

Calathea lutea (Aubl.) Meyer ex Koernicke for the first time today while on a visit to the Living Rainforest. This impressive member of the Marantaceae is 2-3m high with silver backed leaves. These large leaves are used for wrapping blocks of Guava jelly (bocadillo) and wrapping 'Tamales' commonly usedin Trinidad and Tobago to eat east indian dishes on .They have a natural wax coating on them and ie very water resistant

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