Mangles's kangaroo-paw
Anigozanthos manglesii D.Don
Anigozanthos manglesii, known as Mangles's kangaroo-paw, is a plant species native to Western Australia. It is a member of the Haemodoraceae family and was first described in 1834 by D.Don. The species is recognized as the floral emblem of Western Australia.
Description
Anigozanthos manglesii is a native plant found exclusively in Western Australia. It is part of the Haemodoraceae family and was scientifically described in 1834 by D.Don. The plant is also referred to by the common names red-and-green kangaroo paw and Nyungar: kurulbrang. It holds the status of the official floral emblem of Western Australia.
Other common names
Mangles's kangaroo-pawred-and-green kangaroo-paw
Distribution
Australia · Western Australia
