Acacia deltoidea facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Acacia deltoidea |
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Acacia
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deltoidea
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Acacia deltoidea is a special kind of shrub. It belongs to the Acacia family, which is a large group of plants. This shrub is only found in a specific part of north-western Australia. It's known for its unique leaves and pretty yellow flowers.
What Does Acacia deltoidea Look Like?
This shrub usually grows to be about 1.5 to 3 metres (5 to 10 ft) tall. Its branches have tiny hairs and small, pointy parts called stipules. These stipules are like little leaf-like structures at the base of the leaf stalk. They stay on the plant for a long time.
Like most Acacia plants, it doesn't have true leaves. Instead, it has something called phyllodes. Phyllodes are flattened leaf stalks that act like leaves. They help the plant save water.
The phyllodes of Acacia deltoidea are tough and smooth. They can be shaped like a wedge, an oval, a triangle, or even an upside-down triangle. They are 6 to 20 mm (0.24 to 0.79 in) long and 4 to 7 mm (0.16 to 0.28 in) wide. Each phyllode has three or four main lines, or nerves, that are slightly raised.
This shrub blooms from March to August. When it blooms, it produces bright yellow flowers.
Different Kinds of Acacia deltoidea
Scientists have found two main types, or subspecies, of Acacia deltoidea:
- Acacia deltoidea subsp. ampla
- Acacia deltoidea subsp. deltoidea
Where Does Acacia deltoidea Grow?
This shrub is native to the West Kimberley region of Western Australia. You can find it in areas like the Bonaparte Archipelago and Napier Bay. It also grows around the Phillips Range, Kimberley Downs Station, and Beverley Springs Station.
Acacia deltoidea usually grows in sandy soils. These soils are often found over or near sandstone and quartzite rocks. It prefers these specific conditions to thrive.
