Australian Sword — Lily

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

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

Tall Kangaroo Paw Australian Sword Lily Anigozanthos Flavidus australian sword lily

Many varieties, including the Anigozanthos flavidus (Tall Kangaroo Paw), are resilient and commonly used in landscaping for their architectural foliage.

Popular in bird-attracting gardens as the flowers provide high-energy nectar for honeyeaters. Highly valued as a cut flower globally due

Haemodoraceae (sometimes associated with Amaryllidaceae).

It is endemic to the sandy soils of Southwest Australia. Cultural Significance It is endemic to the sandy soils of Southwest Australia

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