Feathery wattle, Hickory wattle
Acacia glaucocarpa
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 subtropical plant. It grows in sandstone soils. It can tolerate drought but is damaged by frost.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Seeds, gum
How it is grown
Plants are grown from seeds.