Meet the Bird of Paradise, a tropical flower native to South Africa, known for its vibrant colours and striking bird-like appearance. Meet the Bird of Paradise, a tropical flower native to South ...

In contrast to its showy flowers, the fruit of the Bird of Paradise is pale and partially obscured by the bract during development. When it matures, however, the capsule breaks open to reveal ...

The flower is pollinated by birds in its home country of South Africa, that settle down on the "perch" formed by the plant made of misshapen petals. Due to the weight of the bird, the petals ...