Northern Myall, Shrubby mulga
Acacia calcicola
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 occurs in inland Australia. It grows on calcareous or neutral soils. It is a very hardy plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
The ash is used to make a chewing ball along with leaves containing nicotine to increase the effect.
Edible parts
Ash - chewing
How it is grown
It is grown from seed.
Flowering is August to November with pods from November to December.
Its other names
Local names
Grey Myall, Myall-gidgee