Bird of Paradise
by Carolyn Derstine
Title
Bird of Paradise
Artist
Carolyn Derstine
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Bird of Paradise (Stelitzia reginae), also known as crane flowers, is one of the most beautiful of all exotic flowers. This native of South Africa derives its name from the unusual flowers, which resemble brightly colored birds in flight. It has been introduced into parts of central and tropical South America and is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant. The bird of paradise flower has petals of brilliant orange set off by its intense blue arrow-shaped tongue. This beauty was blooming at a lodge in Monteverde in Costa Rica.
**FIRST PLACE TIE**
"Tropical Paradise--No Beaches" contest
February 2019
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March 29th, 2016
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