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Anigozanthos manglesii stamp
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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