Acacia amyctica facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Acacia amyctica |
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Acacia
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amyctica
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Acacia amyctica is a type of shrub that belongs to the Acacia family. It's a plant that grows naturally in the southern part of the Goldfields-Esperance region in Western Australia.
About This Shrub
This plant is a tall, bushy shrub. It usually grows to be about 0.7 to 1.5 meters (2.3 to 4.9 feet) high. It has a shape that's wider at the top and narrower at the bottom, like an upside-down cone. The bark is smooth and light grey. Its small branches have slight ribs and a few hairs.
Like most Acacia plants, Acacia amyctica doesn't have regular leaves. Instead, it has special flattened stems called phyllodes. These phyllodes are always green and grow upwards. They are shaped like a narrow spoon or oval. They can be straight or slightly curved.
These stiff, smooth phyllodes are about 1.5 to 2.5 centimeters long and 2.5 to 4 millimeters wide. They have a sharp, pointed tip. You can see many raised lines, or nerves, running along them. This shrub blooms from August to September. When it blooms, it produces pretty yellow flowers.
Where It Grows
Acacia amyctica grows in a small area. You can find it around Salmon Gums and Grass Patch in the east. It also grows near Peak Charles National Park and around Dunn Swamp.
This plant likes to grow on flat areas and plains. It prefers sandy clay or loamy soils. It is often found as part of low woodland areas or open shrubland communities.
