About the plant
This genus is endemic to Western Australia, growing in dry sandy soils. As the common name suggests, the flowers resemble the forepaw of a kangaroo.
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Not yet evaluated
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IUCN Red List Status:
Not yet evaluatedData deficientLeast concernNear threatenedVulnerableEndangeredCritically endangeredExtinct in the wildExtinct
Facts
- 11 or 12 species in the genus
- Resemble the forepaw of a kangaroo
- Pollinated by birds
- A favourite ornamental plant
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Emblem of Western Australia
The striking flower of Anigozanthos manglesii, commonly known as the red-and-green kangaroo paw, is the State’s floral emblem and is incorporated in its Coat of Arms. The aim was to raise interest in the State’s wildflowers.
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Not yet evaluated
The International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List of Threatened Species uses a set of criteria to evaluate the extinction risk of the world’s species. The ongoing mission is to evaluate every plant species in the world.
IUCN Red List Status:
Not yet evaluatedData deficientLeast concernNear threatenedVulnerableEndangeredCritically endangeredExtinct in the wildExtinct