Why is the Indian Warrior known by that name?
One question that remained unresolved after my Indian Warrior presentation yesterday is: why is the Indian Warrior known by that name? I found a good, though speculative, answer to that in the meantime: "Apparently the bright red, club-shaped raceme (unbranched flower cluster) of Indian warrior resembles the headdress of an Indian brave – hence the common names (source: https://thenatureniche.com/2013/04/24/indian-warrior/)." Here "common names" refers to the fact that the Indian Warrior is also known as the Warrior’s Plume.
Ulick Malone
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Thanks, Ulick. A helpful explanation for this colorful plant. Gina
ReplyDeleteUlick - This is a great story! It makes one appreciate how long the flowers have probably existed in this area just as we see them now. If the flower does mimic the headdress of an Indian Warrior, I wonder which tribe. Some headdresses are covered with shells and beads, and have multiple colors while the flower is just one color. Still both are of natural materials and yet stunning, and that may be part of the reason for the name. I would love to learn more. Thank you for your report and beautiful photos.
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