Acacia oligophleba
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
A tropical plant. It grows on sandy soils. It needs good drainage and a sunny position.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
The seeds are possibly edible.
Edible parts
Seed
How it is grown
It is grown from seed. The seed need hot water treatment.