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Similar Costus osae, Costus laevis, Costus pulverulentus, Costus curvibracteatus | ||
Costus chartaceus, commonly known as the Christmas costus, is a perennial plant with a red inflorescence. It is native to Colombia and Ecuador but cultivated as an ornamental in other regions.
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