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Kangaroo Paw

Anigozanthos cf. flavidus

Photo by pamsai
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Field Notes

Description:

A West Australian native with bright red, hairy buds that open into 6 petalled greeny-white star shaped flowers.

Habitat:

Seen growing in the Melbourne Zoo.

Notes:

They occur natively only in the southwest of Western Australia in a variety of habitats and soil types.

Reference Links:

Kangaroo paw, Kangaroo Paws - Anigozanthos - Australian Plant Information

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PublishedOctober 18, 2014

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