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

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

Haemodoraceae (sometimes associated with Amaryllidaceae). Haemodoraceae (sometimes associated with Amaryllidaceae)

Anigozanthos (a genus of monocotyledonous plants known for woolly flowers and sword-shaped leaves).

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

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