Black wattle
Acacia concurrens

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 suits subtropical locations. It is a hardy plant and can grow in cooler places. It needs good drainage and full sunlight. It grows well in coastal areas.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

The seeds are parched, cleaned and milled.

Edible parts

Seeds, roots

How it is grown

It is grown from seed. The seeds have a hard seed coat that needs to be broken.

Its other names

Local names

Curracabah

Synonyms

Acacia cunninghamii Hook.;