Anigozanthos kalbarriensis, commonly known as Kalbarri catspaw,[1] is a grass-like perennial herb native to the south western coastal parts of Western Australia.
Kalbarri catspaw | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Clade: | Commelinids |
Order: | Commelinales |
Family: | Haemodoraceae |
Genus: | Anigozanthos |
Species: | A. kalbarriensis
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Binomial name | |
Anigozanthos kalbarriensis | |
Occurrence data from AVH |
Description
editThe 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
editIt 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
edit- ^ "Anigozanthos kalbarriensis". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.