Weeping myall
Acacia pendula

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 best in medium to heavy soils. It needs an open sunny position. It is resistant to drought and frost.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Australia, East Africa, South Africa, Southern Africa, Zimbabwe

How it is used for food

The ashes are added to flour for damper.

Edible parts

Gum, seeds

How it is grown

Plants are grown from treated seed.

Its other names

Local names

Boree

Synonyms

Racosperma pendulum (G. Don) Pedley;