Australian Sword Lily Access

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

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

Haemodoraceae (sometimes associated with Amaryllidaceae). australian sword lily

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

A sedgelike, spring-flowering herb. It features a fan of "sword-shaped" leaves (the origin of the "Sword Lily" moniker) and sturdy stems. The "Australian Sword Lily" is a common name

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

Tall Kangaroo Paw Australian Sword Lily Anigozanthos Flavidus Haemodoraceae (sometimes associated with Amaryllidaceae)

Highly valued as a cut flower globally due to its unique texture and long vase life.