Horse mulga, Narrow-leaf Mulga
Acacia ramulosa
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 regions. It is drought and frost resistant. It requires a well drained soil and a sunny position. It can grow on limestone soils.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
The seeds are eaten.
Edible parts
Seeds, gall
How it is grown
It is grown from seed.
Its other names
Local names
Pakuta, Palpa