Wild banana? Bird of paradise? My app says it’s either/both.

[Renee_H]

I have this giant plant in my yard. I believe it’s a white bird of paradise. I’m reading conflicting thoughts on feeding from its fine to they don’t eat it. Safe to rinse chop and see what happens if I offer it with other leaves? Strelitzia nicolai

 

[Renee_H]

I’m pretty sure it’s do not feed. Just looking for confirmation. I’m trying to be sure of what I have and what edible around my property as I make a list of new things to grow. I have a giant aloe but she won’t touch it.

 

[Maro2Bear]

I vote for banana based on the leaves but id like to see more unobstructed pix. I always see Bird of Paradise with much thinner long leaves.

That said, that flower bud doesnt look anything like the bananas I have grown.

So, my final answer is White Bird of Paradise.

 

[Renee_H]

If you zoom in on this picture you can see the entire tree/plant.

 

[Maro2Bear]

If you zoom in on this picture you can see the entire tree/plant.
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It has that nice clumpy, long stems & fronds like a Bird of Paradise that has been in place for awhile.

Pretty interesting plant. Thanks for the big pix.

 

[Yvonne G]

I've never seen a Bird of Paradise that big, but the flower is definitely Bird of Paradise.