Australian Sword Lily Today

The plant produces clustered flowers covered in dense, woolly hairs. The most famous variety ( manglesii ) has a brilliant red base and a bright green floral tube that splits into six "claws," mimicking a paw.

Tall Kangaroo Paw Australian Sword Lily Anigozanthos Flavidus australian sword lily

It is endemic to the sandy soils of Southwest Australia. Cultural Significance The plant produces clustered flowers covered in dense,