Acacia linophylla
W. V. Fitzg.
Wanderry Mulga, Horse Mulga
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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 young green pods are steamed and eaten.
Traditional Uses
The pods are steamed and eaten when young and green.
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Distribution
It occurs in scrubland in Western Australia. It suits inland regions with a warm climate. It requires a well drained soil and a sunny position.
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.
Also Known As
Bowgada
References (5)
- Bindon, P., 1996, Useful Bush Plants. Western Australian Museum. p 20
- Elliot, W.R., & Jones, D.L., 1982, Encyclopedia of Australian Plants suitable for cultivation. Vol 2. Lothian. p 78
- Hall, N. et al, 1972, The Use of Trees and Shrubs in the Dry Country of Australia, AGPS, Canberra. p 343
- J. Western Australia Nat. Hist. Soc. 1:16. 1904
- Paczkowska, G . & Chapman, A.R., 2000, The Western Australian Flora. A Descriptive Catalogue. Western Australian Herbarium. p 314
