Kanji bush
Acacia pyrifolia

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 tropical plant. It occurs on rocky outcrops in northern Australia. It suits tropical regions and inland areas with a hot climate. It needs a well drained soil and sunny position.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

The green seed are eaten.

Edible parts

Seeds, gum

How it is grown

It is grown from seed.

Its other names

Local names

Jirpali, Rangi bush, Ranji bush

Synonyms

Acacia clementii Domin; Acacia morrisonii Domin; Acacia pyrifolia var. morrisoni Maiden