Acacia diallaga facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Acacia diallaga |
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Acacia
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diallaga
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Acacia diallaga is a special kind of shrub that belongs to the Acacia family. It is found only in Western Australia, meaning it is endemic there.
What is Acacia diallaga like?
This shrub is quite bushy and can grow from about 0.5 to 1.5 meters tall. Sometimes, it can even reach up to 3 meters! Its branches are smooth and have small, lens-shaped spots.
Like most Acacia plants, it doesn't have regular leaves. Instead, it has what are called phyllodes. These are flattened leaf stems that look and act like leaves. The phyllodes of Acacia diallaga are smooth, stiff, and can be green, grey-green, or blue-green. They are shaped like a narrow oval or a spear, and are a little bit uneven.
These phyllodes are usually 11 to 36 millimeters long and 3 to 7 millimeters wide. They have a sharp point at the end and three main veins. A cool thing about these phyllodes is that they can change color! During dry times, like a drought, they turn a purple-red color. But once it rains again, they go back to their usual green or blue-green shade.
Where does Acacia diallaga live?
Acacia diallaga grows in a small area of the Wheatbelt region in Western Australia. You can find it near towns like Perenjori, and around places called Karara and Warriedar Stations. These spots are east of Morawa.
This shrub often grows on the sides or tops of small, rocky hills. It likes to grow in thin, rocky soil. It's usually found as part of a group of shrubs, often with other Allocasuarina or Acacia plants.
