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
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. The Anigozanthos manglesii is the , adopted officially
Anigozanthos (a genus of monocotyledonous plants known for woolly flowers and sword-shaped leaves). The Anigozanthos manglesii is the