Bird of Paradise

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Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia) is native to South Africa.

Bird of paradise is related to banana and ginger. It grows best in tropical climates.

strelizia

a view on the knowie River, South Africa
Maryanne north painting, kew gardens
source: plant illustrations

                              STReLIZIA reginae                                                 

p j redoute

Missouri botanical garden

SOURCE: PLANT ILLUSTRATIONS

MONOCOTS

commelinid monocot

ORDER | ZINGIBERALES

FAMILY | COSTACEAE

includes bird of paradise

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For

Grassroots Horticulture

2006-2016

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