Lightwood, Hickory wattle
Acacia implexa
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 grows in temperate and subtropical places. It suits an open, dry, well-drained position.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin), Tasmania
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Seeds
How it is grown
It can be grown by seeds or cuttings.