Birds Of Paradise

Botanists are divided on how this remarkable flower got its name. Some maintain that the flower's brilliant orange and blue blossom, which resembles a bird in flight, is named after the bird of paradise itself — one of the most beautiful bird species in the world. However, since this flower is also known as the strelitzia, some believe that it was named after England's Queen Charlotte, who was born Charlotte Mecklenber-Strelitz.

This my fifth iteration of this flower. They are planted at the property where we live. The painting is in a private collection

Reproduction on Gallery wrapped canvas wired and ready to hang.