Macro Desert Bird of Paradise

Desert Bird of Paradise · 09:12 PM

This plant blooms during the summer and is a very hardly summer and winter plant and is a common sight in Arizona where temps often reach 110 f and more. Photo taken in our campground. I'm not sure if this is the correct name for the plant, but it is what I have always called it, please advise if you know the official name. thanks

**crewl1** · 03-25-2012, 10:00 PM

Pretty by any other name... Great shots!

**Bruce Clark** · 03-25-2012, 10:47 PM

That is a really vibrant red. The colour is reminiscent of our Sturt Desert Pea which thrives in similar conditions.

daacon · 03-26-2012, 07:17 AM

Nice flower Bob I would have called it the red one so your name works for me.

basquist02 · 03-26-2012, 10:40 AM

Nice pic Bob. The flower is known as the Red Desert Bird of Paradise or the Mexican Bird of Paradise.... Bas
Mexican Bird of Paradise - Desert Plants - Red Bird of Paradise

**Bob Harris** · 03-26-2012, 08:25 PM

Originally posted by crewl1

Pretty by any other name... Great shots!

thank you Larry, I appreciate the kind words.

Originally posted by Bruce Clark

That is a really vibrant red. The colour is reminiscent of our Sturt Desert Pea which thrives in similar conditions.

Funny isn't it how we can be thousands of miles away and have such similiar plant life. Thanks for taking a look here. Bob

**Bob Harris** · 03-26-2012, 08:27 PM

Originally posted by daacon

Nice flower Bob I would have called it the red one so your name works for me.

Dave, this may be one of just a few plants that I actually think I know the name, that is because my wife told me.

**Bob Harris** · 03-26-2012, 08:29 PM

Originally posted by basquist02

Nice pic Bob. The flower is known as the Red Desert Bird of Paradise or the Mexican Bird of Paradise.... Bas
Mexican Bird of Paradise - Desert Plants - Red Bird of Paradise

Hey Bas, I got it pretty darned close I would say, thanks for the correct name and link. Take care up there. Bob

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Bruce Clark Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ocean Grove, Victoria Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,458	That is a really vibrant red. The colour is reminiscent of our Sturt Desert Pea which thrives in similar conditions.

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daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	Nice flower Bob I would have called it the red one so your name works for me.

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basquist02 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Alberta Beach, Alberta Photos: Gallery Posts: 273	Nice pic Bob. The flower is known as the Red Desert Bird of Paradise or the Mexican Bird of Paradise.... Bas Mexican Bird of Paradise - Desert Plants - Red Bird of Paradise

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Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by crewl1 Pretty by any other name... Great shots! thank you Larry, I appreciate the kind words. Originally posted by Bruce Clark That is a really vibrant red. The colour is reminiscent of our Sturt Desert Pea which thrives in similar conditions. Funny isn't it how we can be thousands of miles away and have such similiar plant life. Thanks for taking a look here. Bob

03-26-2012, 08:27 PM	#7
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by daacon Nice flower Bob I would have called it the red one so your name works for me. Dave, this may be one of just a few plants that I actually think I know the name, that is because my wife told me.

03-26-2012, 08:29 PM	#8
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477 Original Poster	Originally posted by basquist02 Nice pic Bob. The flower is known as the Red Desert Bird of Paradise or the Mexican Bird of Paradise.... Bas Mexican Bird of Paradise - Desert Plants - Red Bird of Paradise Hey Bas, I got it pretty darned close I would say, thanks for the correct name and link. Take care up there. Bob