Australian - Sword Lily

Tall Kangaroo Paw Australian Sword Lily Anigozanthos Flavidus

Australian Sword Lily , Kangaroo Paw , Red and Green Kangaroo Paw , Kangaroo's-foot. Key Characteristics australian sword lily

It is endemic to the sandy soils of Southwest Australia. Cultural Significance Red and Green Kangaroo Paw

The plant produces clustered flowers covered in dense, woolly hairs. The most famous variety ( manglesii ) has a brilliant red base and a bright green floral tube that splits into six "claws," mimicking a paw. australian sword lily

Anigozanthos (a genus of monocotyledonous plants known for woolly flowers and sword-shaped leaves).