Plant
Yellow Kangaroo Paw
Anigozanthos pulcherrimusAlso known as Golden Kangaroo Paw
Yellow kangaroo paw stands out across Western Australian sandplains with branching stems clad in dense, velvety golden-yellow hairs. Honeyeaters and spinebills frequently visit the tubular blossoms, perching on sturdy flower stems while dusting their heads with pollen as they probe for nectar. Plants survive periodic summer wildfires by resprouting vigorously from underground rhizomes once winter rains return.
FloweringBird-pollinatedPerennial
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & preyAutotrophic
Predators
- Western grey kangaroo
- Garden snail
- Caterpillar
ThreatsLand clearing, altered fire regimes, invasive weeds
HabitatsSandy plains, seasonally wet flats, shrublands
Life span5–10 years
Classification
- FamilyHaemodoraceae
- SpeciesAnigozanthos pulcherrimus
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Timing: Look for bright blooms between October and December in southwest coastal sandplains.
- Birdwatching: Sit quietly at dawn to watch honeyeaters forage on nectar from the flower spikes.
- Cultivation: Provide gritty, well-draining soil and open sun to prevent ink spot disease.
Pollinator (c) jaimshae, some rights reserved (CC BY) · cc-by
Pollinator (c) jraus, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA) · cc-by-sa
Close Relative (c) Ilena, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA) · cc-by-sa
Close Relative (c) George Baker, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by George Baker · cc-by
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