![]() In addition to the ordinary common bird of paradise, there is a variety of S. They are all perennial subtropical plants native to southern Africa. ![]() There are five species in the genus Strelitzia, named for Queen Charlotte, wife of George III, who was also the Duchess of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, Germany. ‘Mandela’s Gold’ bird of paradise at Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden. It is also commonly used as a cut flower in the florist trade.īird of paradise is commonly used in residential and commercial landscaping in southern California. ![]() In the US it is widely used as an ornamental in Southern California and Florida – and is even the official flower of the City of Los Angeles. It has been exported throughout the world to subtropical climates. The climate there is mild, with rain distributed throughout the year. ![]() It grows wild in the eastern Cape among other shrubs along riverbanks and clearings in the coastal bush where it is an important nectar source for birds. Although this flower is often associated with tropical places, like Hawaii, the plant is actually native to South Africa. Bird of paradise ( Strelitzia reginae) is a dramatic plant with distinctive iridescent orange and midnight blue flowers that resemble an exotic bird peeking out from the broad leaves in autumn, winter and spring. ![]()
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