noun
bird of paradise flower; Strelitzia reginae
Refers to the plant genus Strelitzia, especially the commonly cultivated species Strelitzia reginae, known for its striking bird-like flowers. Also called 極楽鳥花 (gokurakuchōka).
from Latin Strelitzia
See also: 極楽鳥花
庭にストレリチアを植えたら、南国のような雰囲気になった。
When I planted a bird of paradise flower in the garden, it gave it a tropical atmosphere.
Japanese name for the same plant, literally 'bird of paradise flower'. ストレリチア is the katakana loanword from the scientific name.
From the modern Latin genus name Strelitzia, named after Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz.