Red and Green Kangaroo Paw
By tanny
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Here is another special plant from Western Australia, this one is the floral emblem of the State. Its called the Red and Green Kangaroo Paw (Anigozanthos manglesii) and flowers between August and November. This plant is found throughout the South West of the State. The species is not threatened, but is protected under state legislation. A license is required for their collection because of it’s long living in a vase which makes it very desirable as a cut flower. The Anigozanthos family have many various members and I have seen one species for sale here in Britain but I havn’t so far heard of the Red and Green one being cultivated in this country.
3 Jan, 2010
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They're striking plants :-)
The Australian girls have posted photos of these, i think.
3 Jan, 2010
lovely, stand right out amongst the greenery
3 Jan, 2010
The close up...great ! Look like little crab claws !
3 Jan, 2010
oh my it is so colorful how fun thanks so much for these pictures just loveley
3 Jan, 2010
Great photos of rather a strange but exotic plant! :-))
3 Jan, 2010
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Thanks that was interesting.
3 Jan, 2010