Date Collected: April 20, 2011 and April 21,2011
Location: Botanical Gardens at the LA Zoo, Home Depot Flower Center
Habitat: The kangaroo paw does well in full sun to part shade, but must have well-drained soil. Should not be eposed to temperatures below 41 degrees.
Nativity: Austarlia
Special Notes: The shape of the flower and the position of the anthers that contain the pollen is a feature that allows the pollen to be deposited on the head of the feeding birds.
Clade: Vascular plants
Resources:
- http://www.anbg.gov.au/anigozanthos/index.html
- http://www.ehow.com/way_5251872_kangaroo-paw-plant-care.html
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