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strelitzia

British

/ strɛˈlɪtsɪə /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of strelitzia

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

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Guinea fowl squawk around the sculpture garden, native flowers protea and strelitzia light up the flowerbeds, attracting colourful sugarbirds and sunbirds.

From The Guardian ● Aug. 16, 2018

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