Acacia pubicosta
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.
Also as Mimosaceae.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in well drained soils. It suits a sunny position.
Countries/locations it is found in
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Seeds
How it is grown
Plants are grown from seeds.