Scientific name: Strelitzia reginae
Date collected: March 29, 2008
Location collected: in a planter near the California Science Center
Habitat: It is a common garden plant in gardens across Southern California. It grows best in partial shade and organic soils with good drainage.
Nativity: S. reginae is not native to California, it is actually native to South Africa.
Special notes: Even though the Bird of Paradise is not a native to Los Angeles, it is the official flower of the city.
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