Origin & History
The kangaroo paw's botanical name anigozanthus is derived from the Greek anoigo (to open), and anthos (flower.) The name reflects the kangaroo paw's way of opening widely from the blossom's base. The French botanist Jacques-Julian Houton de Labillardiere was the first European to collect kangaroo paw at his home near Esperance in 1792. It was proclaimed the flower emblem of Western Australia on November 9, 1960.

Color Messages
Kangaroo Paw is available in red, yellow, yellowish-green, green, brownish-yellow, and pink blooms. Its array of autumn colors makes it perfect for Halloween and fall-theme designs.

Flower Meanings

Alstroemeria | Aster | Bird of Paradise | Calendula | Carnation
Chrysanthemum | Daffodil | Daisy | Fern | Gladiolus | Heleconia | Holly
Kalanchoe | Kangaroo Paw | Larkspur | Lily | Lily of the Valley | Orchid
Poinsettia | Queen Anne's Lace | Rose | Snapdragon | Sunflower | Tulip | Violet