kangaroo paw

British  

noun

1. any plant of the Australian genus Anigozanthos , resembling a kangaroo's paw, esp the red-and-green flowered A.manglesii , which is the floral emblem of Western Australia: family Haemodoraceae

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Example Sentences

Fortnight lilies and kangaroo paw add height, while dwarf rosemary, feathery cassia, dwarf bottlebrush, sun-loving gaura, red fountain grass and other miscellaneous grasses add texture.

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Then, last September, they removed their front lawn and installed flagstone walkways, more dymondia, an assortment of rocks and pebbles and a hardy mix of plants including succulents, flax, statice and kangaroo paw.

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Summer materials include blackberry sprigs, furry kangaroo paw, leucadendron, cotoneaster and fragrant eucalyptus.

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The winning team planted native Australian plants including kangaroo paw and bottle trees, aiming to showcase sustainable landscaping within an urban setting.

From BBC

The designers create delicate napkin holders made with a long twist of eucalyptus, kangaroo paw and yarrow, as well as striking swags composed of surprisingly few ingredients, garlands, place settings and tabletop centerpieces.

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