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Strelitzia/Bird of Paradise


Strelitzia/Bird of Paradise
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Copyright: Alan Kolnik (Alan_Kolnik) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 184 W: 30 N: 180] (1069)
Genre: Plants
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2003-07-18
Categories: Flowers
Exposure: f/9.6, 1/60 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-07-06 6:10
Viewed: 784
Points: 4
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Going through some old folders, I found this taken in the Kirstenbosch Gardens - thought I'd post it. Taken with my old Nikon 995 Coolpix - a great camera optically, but very slow response time.

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Bird-of-paradise (Strelitzia reginae) is a native of South Africa and one of the most unusual and attractive members of the banana family (Musaceae). This popular plant bears a unique flower that resembles a brightly colored bird in flight, giving it the common name, bird-of-paradise. It makes an exceptionally attractive landscape plant in south and central Florida. Bird-of-paradise can be grown in containers in north Florida and moved indoors when freezing temperatures are expected.

In contrast to the banana, the bird-of-paradise is trunkless. The foliage resembles small banana leaves but has long petioles. Leaves are thick, waxy, and glossy green, making it a very attractive ornamental. Leaf blades are 6 inches wide and 18 inches long. The plant usually reaches a height of 4 feet.

See http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/MG106 for more
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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1031 W: 1 N: 3945] (13272)
  • [2007-07-06 11:34]

Hello Alan,
Strange and beautiful, the colors are amazing, thanks for sharing.
Rick

Ah! supblime , quel POV, couleurs magnifiques, belle composition.
Bravo
Marie

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