Anigozanthos manglesii, commonly known as the red and green kangaroo paw and celebrated as the floral emblem of Western Australia, is a perennial herbaceous plant renowned for its vividly colored, tubular flowers and uniquely velvety, paw-like inflorescences. Growing from a rhizomatous base, it typically forms dense fans of narrow, sword-shaped leaves that emerge in tufted clusters, with flowering stems that may reach up to a meter tall. The blooms—brilliant green tubes capped with deep crimson lobes—are coated in fine hairs that lend a shimmering texture and help the plant withstand the intense sunlight and arid winds of its native heathlands. Flowering mainly from late winter through spring, the species is highly adapted to nutrient-poor, sandy soils and responds favorably to periodic fire, which stimulates new growth and encourages profuse blooming. Its nectar-rich flowers are specialized for pollination by birds, especially honeyeaters, whose visits drive the plant’s distinctive floral coloration and structure. It offers a dramatic architectural presence in xeriscapes and native gardens, acting as a magnet for wildlife while showcasing one of Australia’s most iconic botanical forms.