Acacia scirpifolia
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Summary
Source: WikipediaAcacia scirpifolia is a shrub or tree of the genus Acacia and the subgenus Phyllodineae that is endemic to western 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 seeds are edible.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Australia*,
Notes
Also as Mimosaceae.
References (1)
- Permaculture website Ngare Ndare project Kenya
