strelitzia

/ (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

Word Origin for strelitzia

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

Example sentences from the Web for strelitzia

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

    Botany for Ladies |Jane Loudon