Mt Olga wattle
Acacia olgana
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 subtropical locations. It occurs in the ranges of central Australia. It suits dry arid conditions. It needs good drainage and a sunny position.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
The seed is eaten.
Edible parts
Seeds, grubs
How it is grown
It is grown from seed.
Its other names
Local names
Kaliwara