Strelitzia, the bird-flower
The Strelitzia Reginae is indigenous to South Africa – and in fact, although this isn’t ours, we do have one in our garden. The foliage of this plant is evergreen and the large leaves are shaped a little like those of a banana tree – only smaller.
An interesting piece of trivia, that may help you out in a game-show some day, is that (according to Wikipedia) the Strelitzia is named after Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, the wife of King George III – although, I believe the flower is somewhat prettier than the painting of the queen shows her to have been. 
Gorgeous pic Paul
I like the copy too 
Have tweeted this!
Awesome, cool, thanks Karen.
A ZA flower is called after a German princess? I think, I apply for Who wants to be a millioaire. If I win the million, I’ll buy you a 5D Mark II.
It’s a deal Ali, it’s a deal.
Stunning pic Paul – and yes, it does look way prettier than that princess (looks back at painting, shudders).
It’s such a unique looking flower – no usual symmetry you find with most flowers.
Such an awesome flower!