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Anigozanthus

Anigozanthus

9.9
A group of Australian plants with woolly flowers on tall stems like kangaroo's paw
  • noun
  • /ˌænɪɡoʊˈzænθəs/
  • Specialized
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  • The most popular species of Anigozanthus is often referred to as kangaroo's paw.

Examples

  • Native to Western Australia, Anigozanthus thrives in well-drained, sunny locations.

  • Many gardeners are fascinated by the unique flowers of Anigozanthus in their landscapes.

  • The Anigozanthus plant thrives in sunny conditions.

  • Have you seen the Anigozanthus blooming in the garden?

  • In the garden, the striking Anigozanthus plants bloom with bright, woolly flowers that attract many bees.

  • The Anigozanthus thrives in sunny spots, displaying its unique sword-shaped leaves and vibrant colors.

  • Landscape designers often choose Anigozanthus for its distinctive appearance and resilience in dry conditions.

Synonyms

kangaroo's paw
vsAnigozanthus
  • Australian
9.8

An Australian plant with soft, tube-shaped flowers often grown in gardens

is the taxonomic genus that includes that herb and related species
kangaroo paw
vsAnigozanthus
  • Australian
9.1

An Australian plant with long leaves and bright fuzzy flowers shaped like tubes

is characterised by sword shaped leaves and taller flowering stems
kangaroo-foot plant
vsAnigozanthus
  • Australian
9.9

An Australian plant with fuzzy spring flowers shaped like a kangaroo's foot

is the genus name covering that foot shaped form and related species
kangaroo's-foot
vsAnigozanthus
  • Australian
9.3

A plant from Australia with long grasslike leaves and fuzzy flower clusters

is the genus designation that instead highlights sword shaped leaves

Compounds

9.9

An Australian plant that flowers in spring and has clumps of red and green furry flowers

Surface Forms

Anigozanthus singular

Etymology

Anigozanthus comes from Greek parts and is easiest to remember by its ending -anthus, which means 'flower', so the name points to the plant's showy, woolly flowers like the kangaroo's paw.