Australian Sword Lily , Kangaroo Paw , Red and Green Kangaroo Paw , Kangaroo's-foot. Key Characteristics
Haemodoraceae (sometimes associated with Amaryllidaceae). australian sword lily
A sedgelike, spring-flowering herb. It features a fan of "sword-shaped" leaves (the origin of the "Sword Lily" moniker) and sturdy stems. Australian Sword Lily , Kangaroo Paw , Red
The Anigozanthos manglesii is the , adopted officially in 1960. While "Kangaroo Paw" is the standard name used by botanists and locals today, "Australian Sword Lily" appears in various historical botanical synsets and dictionaries as a descriptive alternative. Cultivation & Use It features a fan of "sword-shaped" leaves (the
It is endemic to the sandy soils of Southwest Australia. Cultural Significance
Highly valued as a cut flower globally due to its unique texture and long vase life.
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.