Calathea lutea

Calathea lutea, called the bijao, cigar calathea, Cuban cigar, Mexican cigar plant, Habana cigar, and pampano, is a species of flowering plant in the family Marantaceae.

[2] It is native to southern Mexico, Central America, southern Caribbean islands, and tropical South America.

[1] A rhizomatous perennial reaching 3 m (10 ft), it is typically found in wet tropical areas.

[2] Its leaves are sold for use in local cuisines as food wrappers, and it is also used as an ornamental.

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