California Poppy
Eschscholzia californica
Spring
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Strelitzia reginae
Exotic flowers resembling tropical birds. Orange and blue petals. Also called crane flower. Dramatic and sculptural. Symbol of paradise and magnificence. South African native. Long-lasting.
Year-round
Tropical
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Stays fresh for 10 to 14 days
when properly cared for
Bird of Paradise has no fragrance
Contains gastrointestinal toxins - ingestion causes nausea, vomiting, and drowsiness
Named for its resemblance to a tropical bird in flight
The official flower of Los Angeles since 1952
Each flower head can produce multiple blooms in succession
Related to bananas - both are in the order Zingiberales
Native to South Africa, Bird of Paradise was named in honor of Queen Charlotte, wife of King George III, whose family name was Mecklenburg-Strelitz - hence the botanical name Strelitzia. It was introduced to European gardens in 1773 and has since become one of the worlds most recognized tropical flowers.
Physalis alkekengi
