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The famous bird of paradise plant has a close connection to Charlotte County

by Ralph Mitchell
September 18, 2024

Many gardeners are familiar with the orange bird-of-paradise plant, Strelitzia reginae. This tropical herbaceous perennial is a common landscape plant in our area and is known for its stunning orange and blue complex flower that resembles ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes
Tags: Bird-of-paradise, Charlotte County, Strelitzia Reginae

Fact sheet: Bird of Paradise

by BLOGS.IFAS
May 29, 2017

Bird-of-paradise or crane flower (Strelitzia reginae) is a native of South Africa and is closely related to the banana. The herbaceous plant derives its common names from the unique flower it bears, which resembles a brightly colored ... READ MORE

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Tags: Bird-of-paradise, Factsheet, Plant Sale, Strelitzia Reginae

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