Bird Of Paradise Flower – Strelitzia
Strelitizia is a perennial plant native to South Africa. It belongs to the plant family, Strelitziaceae. It is named after the duchy of Mecklenburg – Strelitz, birthplace of Queen Charlotte of the United Kingdom. It’s common name is bird of paradise flower, because the flowers resemble these birds. In South Africa it is called the Crane Flower and can be found on the reverse side of our 50 cent coins.
I have always loved these bright blooms, with their strange shapes. I often see them in and around Hermanus, where I live. There are lots of clusters on the Cliff Path, a local foot path along the coastline here. They are a joy to photograph.
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