Strelitzia reginae
Strelitzia reginae (Wikipedia)
Strelitzia reginae | |
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Flower | |
Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Clade: | Commelinids |
Order: | Zingiberales |
Family: | Strelitziaceae |
Genus: | Strelitzia |
Species: | S. reginae
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Binomial name | |
Strelitzia reginae |
Strelitzia reginae, commonly known as the crane flower or bird of paradise, is a species of flowering plant indigenous to South Africa. An evergreen perennial, it is widely cultivated for its dramatic flowers. In temperate areas it is a popular houseplant.