The White Bird of Paradise (Strelitzia nicolai) is a beautiful plant from South Africa. It is a large tropical plant that can grow up to 30 feet tall. Known for its large, glossy leaves and beautiful white flowers that resemble the head and beak of a bird in flight, it is also called the wild banana or giant white bird of paradise. Another related species is the Strelitzia alba, which has long, gray-green leaves resembling giant feathers