Acacia pubicosta
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Summary
Source: WikipediaAcacia pubicosta is a species of plant in the family Fabaceae. It grows as a tree or shrub and is native to north-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 seeds are eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in well drained soils. It suits a sunny position.
Cultivation
Plants are grown from seeds.
Notes
Also as Mimosaceae.
References (1)
- Anon., 2003, Native Plants for the Fitzroy basin. Society for Growing Australian Plants Inc. (Rockhampton Branch)
