strelitzia

/ strɛˈlɪtsɪə /

noun

1. any southern African perennial herbaceous plant of the genus Strelitzia, cultivated for its showy flowers: includes the bird-of-paradise flower: family Strelitziaceae

Word History and Origins

Origin of strelitzia¹

C18: named after Charlotte of Mecklenburg- Strelitz (1744–1818), queen of George III of Great Britain and Ireland

Example Sentences

The principal other genera, Strelitzia and Heliconia, are both remarkable for the brilliant colours of their flowers.

From Project Gutenberg