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Bird of Paradise

Strelitzia reginae

Photo by 1Sarah2
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27.7981, -82.7973

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Description:

Also known as the Crane Flower. The flower is standing above the leaves on a stalk.

Habitat:

Native to South Africa but grows well in FL.

Notes:

I had thought this to be rather late in the year to see a new flower on a bird of paradise, so I was pleasantly surprised.

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Strelitzia reginae

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PublishedJune 23, 2011

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