Australian Sword: Lily

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

Highly valued as a cut flower globally due to its unique texture and long vase life. The plant produces clustered flowers covered in dense,

Popular in bird-attracting gardens as the flowers provide high-energy nectar for honeyeaters. Key Characteristics Highly valued as a cut flower

It is endemic to the sandy soils of Southwest Australia. Cultural Significance

Many varieties, including the Anigozanthos flavidus (Tall Kangaroo Paw), are resilient and commonly used in landscaping for their architectural foliage.

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