WATTLE

The genus Acacia belongs to the family Mimosaceae. There are some 1350 species of Acacia found throughout the world and close to 1000 of these are to be found in Australia. Commonly known as Wattle, Acacia is the largest genus of vascular plants in Australia. Different varieties will flower at different times, but usually we see them flowering in wintertime. 

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WATTLE

The genus Acacia belongs to the family Mimosaceae. There are some 1350 species of Acacia found throughout the world and close to 1000 of these are to be found in Australia. Commonly known as Wattle, Acacia is the largest genus of vascular plants in Australia. Different varieties will flower at different times, but usually we see them flowering in wintertime. 

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SNAKE WATTLE

Acacia aculeatissima or 'snake wattle' is an attractive shrub for drier shady gardens or planting under established trees. It tolerates dry periods once the plant is established. It has fine, prickly foliage 5-12mm x 0.5-1mm with 4 veins, often bent downwards.
There are 1-3 oval/ball-shaped flowers on individual stalks in leaf axils, lemon-yellow in colour, flowering in late Winter/early Spring.

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