Strelitzia (Bird of Paradise) by danapommet
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Description
Strelitzia is a genus of five species of perennial plants native to South Africa. It belongs to the plant family Strelitziaceae. The genus is named after the duchy of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, birthplace of Queen Charlotte of the United Kingdom. A common name of the genus is Bird of Paradise flower, because of a supposed resemblance of its flowers to the bird of paradise. In South Africa it is commonly known as a crane flower and is featured on the reverse of the 50 cent coin. The species typically reach 4 to 6 feet high in local gardens. This photo was taken in St. Augustine, FL at the gardens of the Lightner Museum. Some info from Wikipedia. It will zoom!
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Comments (39)
Faemike55
It also looks like an organic chip ready to fly off to defend the world against the invaders Very cool capture and information
jocko500
very lovely
eekdog
cool colors and shape, does looking like a bird ready for flight.
ronmolina
Beautiful!
mtdana
Very common in my area – I’ve seen a few very large plants but most look identical to you capture. But I was not aware of the history – very nice information Dana!!!
whaleman
Nice shot Dana! These are truly amazing flowers and my mother used to frequently paint them.
durleybeachbum
Such stunning blooms. We have to overwinter them under glass here.
jayfar
A fantastic flower but one which we have never grown.
Jean_C
Superb flower, its color is splendid, excellent capture, Dana!
rainbows
Beautiful capture, Dear Dana. My neighbour grows this in his garden. Hugs for all day. Di. xx
Leije
Splendid flower (shape and color), excellent capture, Dana !
jmb007
belle fleur!
sharky_
Was trying to grow one but it quit on me...... Nice shot. Aloha
alanwilliams
what a complex bloom
Katraz
I have two of these but they are reluctant to flower.
adrie
Beautiful photoshot Dana.
jendellas
I can see why they are called Bird of Paradise, they are so beautiful!! xxxx
Erestorfan
What a great shot! I LOVE these flowers. I remember when Mike and I went on our honeymoon to Hawaii, people planted 'hedges' of these around their property. It was beautiful!
Barbara1337
I have a clump of these that I have been waiting over 20 years to bloom. I think I'm doing something wrong. Really tho, I think it is too cold up here. Nice picture Dana.
Rob2753
As soon as I saw this I thought "Bird of paradise flower" beautifully captured
emmecielle
Wonderful capture! :)
flavia49
pretty flower
Hendesse
This flower really reminds of a bird. Fantastic shot and great informations.
sossy
fascinating flower with beautiful details! wonderful capture! ;o)
dakotabluemoon
Sure is a strange looking flower but very beautiful also Dana nice capture.
MrsRatbag
Excellent shot of this beauty, Dana!
Jay-el-Jay
A fine shot of this interesting flower.
JuliSonne
Beautiful...a fav by me!
lisalisette
That is a beautiful flower.. :)
blondeblurr
There are plenty of these exotic birds growing in my garden ;) I wasn't even aware of the German heritage - by name only! it's starting to make sense now, why I am growing them - LOL an absolute stunning exemplar, fine shot Dana, BB