The uniquely shaped flower of this exotic tropical perennial resembles a
bird's head, and due to it's brilliant orange and blue colors and unique form,
it resembles not just any bird but a bird-of-paradise! So not surprisely
Strelitzia reginae is know as the bird-of-paradise flower. It's other common
name, crane flower, is another bow to its exotic avian shape. Fantastically
handsome flowers aside, this is also a very attractive foliage plant. The
paddle-shaped leathery leaves are about 8 inches long and 6 inches wide.
Forming massive clumps 3 feet high bird-of-paradise lends a romatic tropical
ambiance to the landscape.
Identification credit: Tabish
Photographed in Lodhi Garden,
Delhi
• Is this flower misidentified?
If yes,
Your name: Your email: Your comments
The flower labeled Bird of Paradise is ...
ntroduced