Meaning Of Bird of Paradise Flowers

Birds of Paradise are named for their similarity in shape to the heads of tropical birds. The bird of paradise flowers have multicolored 6-inch flowers, held inside green, pointed bracts an bear an unmistakable resemblance to a brightly colored bird in flight. The bird of paradise are native to south Africa and mean joyfulness, freedom, and magnificence.

They are also nown by its genus name Strelitzia and are also referred to as Crane flowers for resembling a bird’s beak and plumage. Bird of Paradise are the 9th wedding anniversary flower

Strelitzia is a genus of five species of perennial plants, native to South Africa. The genus is named after the duchy of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, birthplace of Queen Charlotte of the United Kingdom

Some Interesting Facts about Bird of Paradise

• This plant grows wild in South Africa and it is commonly known as a Crane flower.
• They are pollinated by sunbirds
• This flower can grow as long as 6ft tall and 2ft wide, similar to a banana leaf
• Official flower of the city of Los Angeles, California

Bird of Paradise Flowers

The spectaculiar blooms are sold as cut flowers by the millions. In Los Angeles Bird of Paradise flowers are planted extensively. Their blooms are bright orange with purple and live one to two weeks.

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