Acacia grasbyi
Maiden
Minni Ritchi
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Summary
Source: WikipediaAcacia grasbyi, commonly known as miniritchie, is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae and is endemic to parts of arid western and central Australia. It is a flat-topped, resinous shrub or tree with Minni ritchi bark, erect, thickly thread-like phyllodes, spikes of golden yellow flowers and linear, somewhat woody pods slightly constricted between the seeds.
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
Grubs associated with the tree are eaten.
Distribution
It prefers semi arid conditions. It needs sun. It can tolerate reasonable droughts and frosts.
Where It Grows
Australia*,
Cultivation
It is grown from seed.
Notes
There are about 1,350 Acacia species. Over 1,000 occur in Australia. Also as Mimosaceae.
References (3)
- Elliot, W.R., & Jones, D.L., 1982, Encyclopedia of Australian Plants suitable for cultivation. Vol 2. Lothian. p 58
- J. &. Proc. Roy. Soc. New South Wales 51:251. 1917
- Paczkowska, G . & Chapman, A.R., 2000, The Western Australian Flora. A Descriptive Catalogue. Western Australian Herbarium. p 309
