Brisbane Golden Wattle, Fringed wattle
Acacia fimbriata

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. It grows in moist gullies and near creeks. It is often on sandy or stony soil.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Asia, Australia (country/location of origin), India, New Zealand, South Africa, Southern Africa

How it is used for food

The gum and seeds were probably eaten after processing.

Edible parts

Gum, seeds

How it is grown

Plants are grown from treated seed. It can also be grown by cuttings.

It lives for about 10 years.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Racosperma fimbriatum (G. Don) Pedley;