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Anigozanthos manglesii, commonly known as the red-and-green kangaroo paw, Mangles' kangaroo paw, Kurulbrang (Noongar), is a plant species endemic to Western Australia, and the floral emblem of that state. The flower has become symbolic of the region. The display between August and November is remarkable for the high standing flowers occurring in urban and coastal regions. The species is not threatened, but is protected under state legislation. A license is required for collection from the wild. It is desirable as a cut flower, possessing an unusual form and striking colours that last well.
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Life Cycle
- Perennial, Annual
- Genus
- Anigozanthos
- Family
- Haemodoraceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 10-12
- Mature Height
- 2.13 m to 3.05 m
- Mature Spread
- 0.91 m to 2.13 m
- Leaf Color
- Green
- Leaf Type
- Evergreen
- Flower Color
- Yellow, Green
- Flower Size
- 2.54 cm
- Bloom Time
- Early spring, Mid spring, Fall, Winter
- Planting Time
- Spring
- Harvest Time
- Spring, Mid fall, Late fall, Winter
- Native Area
- Western Australia
ALSO KNOWN AS
Other names.
en Mangles's kangaroo-paw en Red-and-green kangaroo-paw
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