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Thursday, 11 October 2012

FFF47 - KANGAROO PAW


Kangaroo paw is a common name for a number of species, in two genera of the family Haemodoraceae, that are endemic to the south-west of Western Australia. These perennial plants are noted for their unique bird attracting flowers. The tubular flowers are coated with dense hairs and open at the apex with six claw-like structures: from this paw formation the common name "Kangaroo Paw" is derived.

Anigozanthos pulcherrimus Hook. (Yellow Kangaroo Paw). This species flowers in late spring through to early summer with golden yellow flowers on stems to 1.2 metres and is found naturally on the sand plains between Perth and Geraldton. All of the Kangaroo Paw species, especially some newly developed hybrid varieties are very colourful and bird attracting small plant for mixed plantings or in a container for patio and deck display.

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18 comments:

  1. Sara Chapman11 October 2012 at 21:39

    Those amazing Aussie flowers! Nothing like this around here, that's for sure. And so cute!

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  2. Modern Mom11 October 2012 at 23:50

    Never seen this before. It's beautiful.

    Jasmine Flower

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  3. Unknown11 October 2012 at 23:58

    They re so beautifully shaped, and exotic looking! Thanks for sharing:)

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  4. Valerie11 October 2012 at 23:58

    Extraordinary plants indeed - nice capture Nick.

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  5. Unknown12 October 2012 at 00:12

    Unique flower!

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  6. anastasia12 October 2012 at 00:29

    Unique, indeed!
    Have a great weekend!

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  7. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪12 October 2012 at 02:26

    very interesting. we were in the gold coast, and saw a kissing kangaroo.

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  8. Tina´s PicStory12 October 2012 at 02:35

    very beautiful! the name is cool :)

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  9. Unknown12 October 2012 at 03:10

    Fantastic! Never seen it before.

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  10. lotusleaf12 October 2012 at 05:48

    I haven't seen it before either. It is beautiful.

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  11. Lois Evensen12 October 2012 at 08:29

    Beautiful! I don't remember seeing anything like them here in the US Midwest.

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  12. Unknown12 October 2012 at 08:46

    this is an eye-catcher! the texture is beautiful, too.

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  13. joanne12 October 2012 at 09:19

    wow, a bizarre yet beautiful plant...and appropriately named! great shot...

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  14. Ekaterina Trayt12 October 2012 at 13:59

    Such a cute name!

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  15. vincibene12 October 2012 at 15:43

    WOW! I never saw such a flower! Gorgeous!

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  16. Matkatar13 October 2012 at 07:04

    Wow, great flower, wish I could see it also sometimes!

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  17. Mildred15 October 2012 at 06:45

    Great shot and amazing and beautiful plant!
    I don't think I have ever seen such flowers!
    Thanks for sharing.

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    Have a fabulous week****

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  18. McDoodle2 November 2012 at 13:37

    Beautiful and inspiring flower!
    Thank you for your visit at Défifoto.

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