Acacia leiocalyx
(Domin) Pedley
Early-flowering black wattle
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Summary
Source: WikipediaAcacia leiocalyx (black wattle, early flowering black wattle, lamb's tail wattle, curracabah) grows in Queensland, Australia and as far south as Sydney. It is widespread and common in eucalypt woodlands, especially on well-drained, shallow soils. It is short-lived and grows 6–7 metres (20–23 ft.) tall, with a trunk about 180 mm (7 inches) in diameter.
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 and gum are edible.
Known Hazards
The timber is colourful but splits easily even with the end grain sealed. The seeds and gum are apparently edible, but caution should be taken - especially as there are so many difficult to identify similar species.
Distribution
It is a warm temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Australia*,
Production
It grows quickly.
Synonyms
References (1)
- Edible and Useful Native Plants (off internet)
