Tall Kangaroo Paw Australian Sword Lily Anigozanthos Flavidus
Anigozanthos (a genus of monocotyledonous plants known for woolly flowers and sword-shaped leaves). australian sword lily
The "Australian Sword Lily" is a common name primarily used for , a plant much more widely recognized as the Red and Green Kangaroo Paw . Native to Western Australia, it is celebrated for its striking, bird-like flower shape and iconic vibrant colors. Botanical Profile Scientific Name: Anigozanthos manglesii The plant produces clustered flowers covered in dense,
A sedgelike, spring-flowering herb. It features a fan of "sword-shaped" leaves (the origin of the "Sword Lily" moniker) and sturdy stems. adopted officially in 1960.
Haemodoraceae (sometimes associated with Amaryllidaceae).
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.
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