While working in the courtyard today, I took the time to photograph a cluster of Red Bird of Paradise flowers. Also known as The Pride of Barbados, these shrubs are now in the peak of flowering season and completely dominate the courtyard with their fiery colors. Click on the image to enlarge.
More from Wikipedia:
Caesalpinia pulcherrima is a species of flowering plant in the pea family, Fabaceae, that is native to the tropics and subtropics of the Americas. It could be native to the West Indies, but its exact origin is unknown due to widespread cultivation. Common names for this species include Poinciana, Peacock Flower, Red Bird of Paradise, Dwarf Poinciana, Pride of Barbados, and flamboyan-de-jardin.