Salt wattle
Acacia ampliceps
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 grows along creeks or rivers in sandy or clay soil. It suits tropical places and dry climates. It can tolerate salt.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
The seed is eaten.
Edible parts
Seeds
How it is grown
It is grown from seed.
Flowers occur April to September and pods in September.
Its other names
Local names
Jila jila, Nyarika, Yirigan