Acacia carnosula facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Acacia carnosula |
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Acacia
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| Species: |
carnosula
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Acacia carnosula is a type of shrub that belongs to the Acacia family. It is special because it grows only in a specific area along the south coast of Western Australia. This means it is endemic to that region.
What Does Acacia Carnosula Look Like?
This spreading, dome-shaped shrub usually grows to be about 0.5 to 1.5 metres (2 to 5 ft) tall. Its branches are smooth and have rough bark that peels off in uneven pieces.
Leaves, Flowers, and Pods
The leaves, called phyllodes, stand upright and are shaped like an oval or a spear. They are usually 5 to 10 mm (0.20 to 0.39 in) long and 1 to 2.5 mm (0.039 to 0.098 in) wide.
The flowers grow in round clusters, either alone or in pairs. Each flower-head is about 3 mm (0.12 in) across and has 9 to 11 light golden flowers.
After the flowers bloom, long, thin seed pods form. These pods are slightly squeezed in between each seed. They are dark reddish-brown and measure about 4 cm (1.6 in) long and 2.5 to 3.5 mm (0.098 to 0.138 in) wide. The plant blooms from July to October, showing off its yellow flowers.
Where Does Acacia Carnosula Grow?
This plant is native to the southern coast of the Goldfields-Esperance region in Western Australia. You can find it growing east of Cape Arid and into the western parts of the Nullarbor Plain.
It prefers to grow on sand dunes and limestone hills. The soil can be sandy or a mix of sand and clay. Most of these plants are found between Caiguna and Cocklebiddy. There is also one group of these plants near Israelite Bay.
