Bird-of-Paradise

Bird-of-Paradise Bloom

Paradise is a concept revered by many of us.  To see such a bloom truly reminds me of paradise.  AKA, Strelitzia is is native to South Africa.  It is named for a bird by the same name.

I was wandering with my camera though the green house at Kingwood for several years.  These shots are from Dec. 23 2005.

Bird-of-Paradise Bloom

I think those may be banana leaves in the background.  I was fortunate enough on one visit to taste a banana grown there.  It tasted identical to the bananas in the grocery.

Thanks to Kingwood Center for the opportunity to capture these images.

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