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kangaroo paw

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

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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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.

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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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