Australian Sword Lily Official

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

Popular in bird-attracting gardens as the flowers provide high-energy nectar for honeyeaters. 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

Haemodoraceae (sometimes associated with Amaryllidaceae). The most famous variety ( manglesii ) has

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

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

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