Bird-of-Paradise (Strelitzia reginae) is a flowering plant indigenous to South Africa. Common names include also Strelitzia and Crane Flower. It was introduced to European gardeners in 1773 when it was part of a shipment of horticultural specimens bound for the Royal Botanical Garden of King George III. Strelitzia reginae was named after the king's wife Queen (reginea in Latin) Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (Strelitzia). 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 a bird-of-paradise! The photo was taken on April 1st 2008, at the Ramat Hanadiv Memorial Gardens, Israel.
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Emilia Misiura 23 Apr 2008
Thi sis absolutely beautiful flower. Would be great to paint. Thank you also very much for commenting on my painting Emmygerry logan 18 Apr 2008
WHOA!!!!! what a fantastic flower and you did a fine job of capturing its beauty nice workJessica Courtley-Rose 16 Apr 2008
Great shot of a beauty!Cindy Lemoi 16 Apr 2008
Beautiful shot, Lili. Love that orange !Olga van Dijk 15 Apr 2008
BEAUTIFUL SHOT my friend! --Love, MOI