Definition

Noun: 1. A tropical ornamental plant: A perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa, widely cultivated in warm climates for its distinctive and showy flowers. It is characterized by long, sturdy stalks bearing blooms with vivid orange and purplish-blue petals that are arranged to resemble the head and crest of a bird.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The garden's focal point was a magnificent Strelitzia reginae in full bloom.
  • She cut a single Strelitzia reginae to create a stunning floral arrangement.
  • Due to its striking appearance, Strelitzia reginae is a favorite in tropical landscape design.

Advanced Usage

• Horticultural Classification: In botanical and horticultural contexts, the full Latin binomial is used to specify this particular species within the genus, distinguishing it from others like (the white bird of paradise).
• Symbolic Use: The flower is often used symbolically to represent magnificence, freedom, or a paradise-like beauty, owing to its common name "bird of paradise."

Variants and Related Words

• Bird of paradise: The most common English common name for this plant.
• Crane flower: Another common name, also referencing the bird-like shape of the bloom.

Synonyms

• Bird of paradise flower
• Crane lily

Related Phrases and Idioms

• None directly associated: There are no specific phrasal verbs or idioms commonly linked to the botanical name . References in language typically use its common name, "bird of paradise."

Noun

1. ornamental plant of tropical South Africa and South America having stalks of orange and purplish-blue flowers resembling a bird