Crotalaria cunninghamii: Crotalaria cunninghamii is one of the most unique plants in the world. The petals of its flower look exactly like those of a bird, seeing which you will be shocked. Flowers on these plants bloom in winter and spring. This plant is also known by names like Green Birdflower, Birdflower Ratulapo, Parrot Pea or Regal Birdflower. The juice of their flowers is said to be very useful. This plant can grow very fast. Now a picture of this plant is going viral.
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Crotalaria cunninghamii, is a perennial plant native to Australia whose flowers resemble a bird pic.twitter.com/CbzLZCZRhD
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Facts About Crotalaria Cunninghamii
According to the report of bhg.com, the Crotalaria cunninghamii plant can grow up to 9 feet tall. It has hairy green leaves. Its interesting flowers have attracted a large number of fans around the world, which are shaped like the bodies of tiny flying hummingbirds. Besides, black fine lines are also found on the flowers. You can clearly see the size of its flowers in the viral picture. Bees drink the pollen found in its flowers.
The plant’s name, Crotalaria cunninghamii, comes from the Greek word for rattle and botanist Alan Cunningham. Green birdflower is also used extensively in decorative purposes due to its unique flower shape, hence it is also called a popular decorative flower. Unique pods also grow on it, when they dry, they start rattling with small seeds.
Its juice is of great use!
Crotalaria cunninghamii is named after Australian botanist Allan Cunningham, who was the first to describe the plant between 1816 and 1839, reports audubon.org. He discovered it. Its juice has reportedly been used by tribals to treat eye infections, suggesting that it also has medicinal properties.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: January 6, 2024, 16:36 IST