A Silver Wattle
Acacia oshanesii
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
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.
There are about 1,350 Acacia species. Over 1,000 occur in Australia. Also as Mimosaceae.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. This tree occurs naturally in eastern Australia. It prefers light to medium soils. It requires an open sunny position. It is drought and frost resistant. It often grows along the edges of streams.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
The flowers can be fried and eaten.
Edible parts
Flowers
How it is grown
It is grown from seed.
It flowers throughout the year.