Acacia oshanesii
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A Silver Wattle
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Summary
Source: WikipediaAcacia oshanesii, commonly known as corkwood wattle and irish wattle, is a species of Acacia native to eastern Australia.
Description
A shrub or small tree. It grows 5 m tall. There are prickles along the stem. The leaves are twice divided and there are 8-18 pairs of pinnae. There are up to 50 pairs of pinnules on each pinnae. The flowers are yellow. They are in large clusters at the ends of branches. The pods are flattened.
Edible Uses
The yellow flowers can be fried and eaten.
Traditional Uses
The flowers can be fried and eaten.
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Distribution
It is a subtropical plant. This tree occurs naturally in eastern Australia. It prefers light to medium soils. It requires an open sunny position. It is drought and frost resistant. It often grows along the edges of streams.
Where It Grows
Australia*,
Cultivation
It is grown from seed.
Production
It flowers throughout the year.
Notes
There are about 1,350 Acacia species. Over 1,000 occur in Australia. Also as Mimosaceae.
References (6)
- Bodkin, F., 1991, Encyclopedia Botanica. Cornstalk publishing, p 27
- Cribb, A.B. & J.W., 1976, Wild Food in Australia, Fontana. p 162
- Elliot, W.R., & Jones, D.L., 1982, Encyclopedia of Australian Plants suitable for cultivation. Vol 2. Lothian. p 92
- ILDIS Legumes of the World http:www;ildis.org/Legume/Web
- Proc. Linn. Soc. New South Wales 18:15. 1893
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- Williams, K.A.W., 1999, Native Plants of Queensland Volume 4. Keith A.W. Williams North Ipswich, Australia. p 28
