Kalbarri catspaw facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Kalbarri catspaw |
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Anigozanthos
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kalbarriensis
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The Kalbarri catspaw (its scientific name is Anigozanthos kalbarriensis) is a special plant. It's a bit like a grass and grows year after year. You can only find it along the coast in the southwestern part of Western Australia.
What the Kalbarri Catspaw Looks Like
This plant is quite small. It usually grows to be about 10 to 20 centimeters (4 to 8 inches) tall. It has special underground stems called rhizomes. These rhizomes help the plant spread and grow new shoots.
The Kalbarri catspaw blooms in spring. This happens between August and September in Australia. Its flowers can be red, green, or yellow.
Where the Kalbarri Catspaw Grows
You can find the Kalbarri catspaw in a small area of Western Australia. It grows along the west coast in the Mid West region. This area is near towns like Kalbarri and Northampton.
It likes to grow in places that are damp. It also likes areas that get wet during winter. It can grow in many different types of soil.
