Bird of Paradise

for CMT13 TROPICAL

in the neighbourhood, New South Wales, Australia.

The Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia) is a much loved plant in Australian gardens.

The genus is named after the duchy of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, birthplace of Queen Charlotte of the United Kingdom. Native to South Africa, it is commonly known as a crane flower there, and is featured on the reverse of the 50 cent coin. It is the floral emblem of the City of Los Angeles.