Kangaroo Paws
by Alison Frank
Title
Kangaroo Paws
Artist
Alison Frank
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Photograph - Photo
Description
This plant was named after the shape of the flowers, which resemble to the paws of a kangaroo.
Kangaroo paw is the 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 rhizomatous 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.
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July 14th, 2017
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