Acacia ayersiana var. latifolia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Acacia ayersiana var. latifolia |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Fabales |
| Family: | Fabaceae |
| Clade: | Mimosoideae |
| Genus: | Acacia |
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A. a. var. latifolia
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| Acacia ayersiana var. latifolia (J.Black) Randell
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Acacia ayersiana var. latifolia is a type of plant found in the dry, desert-like parts of Australia. It's a special kind of Acacia tree or shrub, known for growing in tough, dry conditions.
What Does This Plant Look Like?
This plant can grow as a shrub (a bushy plant) or a small tree. It can reach up to 10 meters (about 33 feet) tall. It has unique blue-grey "leaves" called phyllodes. These aren't true leaves but flattened leaf stems that do the job of leaves. When it blooms, you'll see bright yellow flowers.
How Did It Get Its Name?
Scientists give plants special names to help identify them. This plant was first described by a botanist named John McConnell Black in 1923. He called it A. aneura var. latifolia. Later, in 1992, another botanist, Barbara Randell, moved it to a different group. She renamed it A. ayersiana var. latifolia. This shows how scientific understanding of plants can change over time.
Where Does This Plant Grow?
You can find Acacia ayersiana var. latifolia in the very dry and partly dry areas of Australia. This includes parts of Western Australia, South Australia, and the Northern Territory. It usually grows in red, sandy, or loamy soils. You might often spot it along creek lines, even if those creeks are dry for most of the year.
