Bird of Paradise: Meaning and Its Symbolism
Flower Botany and Sources
This tall flowering plant is considered to be one of the tallest flower-bearing plants ever discovered. Bird of paradise (common name for the genus), or Strelitzia in the botanical world. This is also a genus of perennial flowering plants with five species and native to the South African regions. Strelitzia was derived from Mecklenburg-Strelitz. So, the hometown of the Queen of the United Kingdom. In South Africa, where this flower is native. This flower is also known as the “crane flower.”
Also, this flower is the bird of paradise (common name). This is only because it resembled the bird of the same name. Typical bird of paradise grows from 2 to 4 meters tall. Large leaves that reach up to 200 centimeters long resemble that of a banana leaf (with a longer petiole). In terms of this flower’s meaning, its overall looks and origin significantly impact what this flower symbolizes in the modern era.
Meaning and Symbolism of the Bird of Paradise
The Victorian language of flowers has lots of good things to say about this flower as it is visible to the bird of paradise flower, meaning, and symbolism of modern times. For the Victorians, the bird of paradise is also associated with freedom or independence (representation of the flower’s resemblance to the bird of paradise bird) and good fortune or right perspective (representation of the flower’s upright position saying “I am might”).
Final Thoughts
Sending this flower to your special someone is the same as saying, “I am faithful to you” (hence this flower also represents faithfulness). Bird of paradise is perfect for flower arrangements, especially on the reception area’s hallways and entrance. As a display inside your house or your office, many artists also use the flower meaning and symbolism in their artworks to convey hidden messages of liberty.