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lobsterclaw

Scientific Name: Heliconia caribaea

Family: Heliconiaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Forb/herb

Duration: Perennial

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Lobster Claw: A Multifaceted Name

The term "Lobster Claw" encompasses a surprising variety of subjects, ranging from culinary experiences to botanical wonders and even medical conditions. This article aims to provide information related to these diverse applications, extracted from the provided text.

Considerations for Pets

The text mentions live lobsters being present in claw machines and restaurants. Handling live seafood may pose risks (e.g., pinching) for both humans and animals.

Considerations for Children

References to lobster claw claw machines and restaurant settings suggest potential interactions for children. Caution should be exercised around live seafood due to potential pinching hazards.

Multiple Meanings

  • Culinary: "Lobster Claw" is a popular name for seafood restaurants, often specializing in New England-style cuisine.
  • Botanical: "Lobster-claw" refers to a species of flowering plant, specifically Heliconia rostrata.
  • Medical: "Lobster-claw hand" or "Lobster claw deformity" describes a congenital hand abnormality.
  • Other: The term appears in contexts such as jewelry findings (lobster claw clasps), keychains, and even as a slang term.

Botanical Information: Heliconia rostrata

  • Common Name: Lobster Claw
  • Description: It is an herbaceous perennial with leathery, dark green leaves borne on long petioles arising directly from the ground.
  • Habitat: Thrives in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 10.

Medical Information: Lobster Claw Deformity

  • The term "Lobster-claw hand" or "Lobster claw deformity" refers to a congenital hand abnormality.

Quirky Facts

  • There's a "Lobster Claw" sign in urography related to renal papillary necrosis, creating a distinctive pattern.
  • Lobster claw keyrings are sometimes designed as a pair that join together, marketed as a gift for soulmates, referencing the TV show 'Friends'.