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Heliamphora

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He·​li·​am·​pho·​ra | \ ˌhēlēˈam(p)fərə \

Definition of Heliamphora

: a genus of South American pitcher plants (family Sarraceniaceae) native to the mountains of British Guiana and having scapes of nodding pink or white flowers

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History and Etymology for Heliamphora

New Latin, from heli- (from Greek helissein to roll, wind) + Latin amphora

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“Heliamphora.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Heliamphora. Accessed 3 Jul. 2022.

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