Baderi
Acacia inaequilatera

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 grows in arid areas. It suits hot dry climates. It needs a well drained soil and a sunny position.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

The green seeds are eaten.

Edible parts

Gum, seeds

How it is grown

It can be grown from seeds.

Its other names

Local names

Janjinki, Janjirnngi, Partirri

Synonyms

Racosperma inaequilaterum (Domin) Pedley; In the past often confused with Acacia pyrifolia