Red Wattle, Turpentine
Acacia monticola
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. This tree grows naturally in inland Australia. It will grow on most kinds of soil. It prefers an open sunny position. It is resistant to drought and frost. It mostly occurs on small mountains or hills. It suits hot arid places. It can grow in arid places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
The seed is eaten.
Edible parts
Seeds, roots
How it is grown
It is grown from seed.
Its other names
Local names
Pindan minni ritchi