Biology:Anigozanthos kalbarriensis

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Short description: Species of flowering plant

Kalbarri catspaw
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Commelinales
Family: Haemodoraceae
Genus: Anigozanthos
Species:
A. kalbarriensis
Binomial name
Anigozanthos kalbarriensis
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Occurrence data from AVH

Anigozanthos kalbarriensis, commonly known as Kalbarri catspaw,[1] is a grass-like perennial herb native to the south western coastal parts of Western Australia.

Description

The rhizomatous plant typically grows to a height of 0.1 to 0.2 m (3.9 in to 7.9 in) and blooms in spring between August and September producing red or green or yellow coloured flowers.

Distribution

It is found in a small area on the west coast of Western Australia in the Mid West region from around Kalbarri and Northampton where it is commonly situated in damp or areas that are wet in winter growing in a variety of soils.

References

Wikidata ☰ Q15317469 entry