The Bird of Paradise, also known as the crane flower, is a tropical plant that is native to South Africa. It is known for its large, brightly colored flowers that resemble the head of a tropical bird. The most common color combination is orange and blue, but it can also come in other color variations such as yellow and red. The Bird of Paradise is a popular choice for indoor and outdoor gardens, and it is also a popular cut flower. Bird of paradise plants can grow up to 4 to 5 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet wide. They have long, glossy green leaves that can reach up to 3 feet in length. The plant produces large, dramatic flowers that are held on tall stalks above the foliage. The flowers are long-lasting and can remain on the plant for several weeks. 天堂鸟，又称鹤花，是一种热带植物，原产于南非。 它以其巨大、色彩鲜艳的花朵而闻名，花朵类似于热带鸟类的头部。 最常见的颜色组合是橙色和蓝色，但也可以有其他颜色变化，例如黄色和红色。 天堂鸟是室内外花园的热门选择，也是一种受欢迎的切花。 天堂鸟植物可长至 4 至 5 英尺高、3 至 4 英尺宽。 它们有长而有光泽的绿色叶子，长度可达 3 英尺。 这种植物会开出巨大而引人注目的花朵，花朵长在叶子上方的高茎上。 花朵持久，可以在植物上保留数周。 1
庭前路畔美丽的天堂鸟 ，不是鸟？
这个南加州常见的花有个百分之百的鸟名 Bird of Paradise，其实不是鸟 （嗯？）。网上找到下文简要介绍，用Google 译成中文对照。 https://exoticflowers.org/bringing-paradise-to-your-garden-a-complete-guide-to-growing-and-caring-for-the-bird-of-paradise-plant/
The Bird of Paradise, also known as the crane flower, is a tropical plant that is native to South Africa. It is known for its large, brightly colored flowers that resemble the head of a tropical bird. The most common color combination is orange and blue, but it can also come in other color variations such as yellow and red. The Bird of Paradise is a popular choice for indoor and outdoor gardens, and it is also a popular cut flower. Bird of paradise plants can grow up to 4 to 5 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet wide. They have long, glossy green leaves that can reach up to 3 feet in length. The plant produces large, dramatic flowers that are held on tall stalks above the foliage. The flowers are long-lasting and can remain on the plant for several weeks. 天堂鸟，又称鹤花，是一种热带植物，原产于南非。 它以其巨大、色彩鲜艳的花朵而闻名，花朵类似于热带鸟类的头部。 最常见的颜色组合是橙色和蓝色，但也可以有其他颜色变化，例如黄色和红色。 天堂鸟是室内外花园的热门选择，也是一种受欢迎的切花。 天堂鸟植物可长至 4 至 5 英尺高、3 至 4 英尺宽。 它们有长而有光泽的绿色叶子，长度可达 3 英尺。 这种植物会开出巨大而引人注目的花朵，花朵长在叶子上方的高茎上。 花朵持久，可以在植物上保留数周。 1
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The Bird of Paradise, also known as the crane flower, is a tropical plant that is native to South Africa. It is known for its large, brightly colored flowers that resemble the head of a tropical bird. The most common color combination is orange and blue, but it can also come in other color variations such as yellow and red. The Bird of Paradise is a popular choice for indoor and outdoor gardens, and it is also a popular cut flower. Bird of paradise plants can grow up to 4 to 5 feet tall and 3 to 4 feet wide. They have long, glossy green leaves that can reach up to 3 feet in length. The plant produces large, dramatic flowers that are held on tall stalks above the foliage. The flowers are long-lasting and can remain on the plant for several weeks. 天堂鸟，又称鹤花，是一种热带植物，原产于南非。 它以其巨大、色彩鲜艳的花朵而闻名，花朵类似于热带鸟类的头部。 最常见的颜色组合是橙色和蓝色，但也可以有其他颜色变化，例如黄色和红色。 天堂鸟是室内外花园的热门选择，也是一种受欢迎的切花。 天堂鸟植物可长至 4 至 5 英尺高、3 至 4 英尺宽。 它们有长而有光泽的绿色叶子，长度可达 3 英尺。 这种植物会开出巨大而引人注目的花朵，花朵长在叶子上方的高茎上。 花朵持久，可以在植物上保留数周。 1