
  
  Date of issue: 1 November 1962
  
  
  Designer: R. Malcolm
  
  Plant: Anigozanthos manglesii
  Family: HAEMODORACEAE
  Red and Green Kangaroo Paw
  Grey-green strap-like leaves to 40cm, flower spike to 1m.
  Flowers brilliant 'forest green' with red base.
  Flowers in spring, common around Perth.
  Occurs in south-western Western Australia.
  State floral emblem for Western Australia.
  
  
  
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