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Acacia galioides
Herbarium specimen of "Acacia galioides"
Herbarium specimen of Acacia galioides
Scientific classification
Genus:
Acacia
Species:
galioides
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Occurrence data from AVH

Acacia galioides is a type of shrub, which is a small, bushy plant. It belongs to the large Acacia family, which includes many different kinds of wattle trees and shrubs found mostly in Australia. This particular acacia is part of a group called Lycopodiifoliae.

About Acacia galioides

Where it Grows

This interesting shrub is found in several parts of Australia. You can find Acacia galioides growing naturally in the Northern Territory and the Kimberley area of Western Australia. It also grows in the northwestern part of Queensland and in the eastern highlands of Queensland.

What it Looks Like

Acacia galioides is usually a small shrub. It typically grows to be about 0.6 meters (or about 2 feet) tall. When it blooms, it produces pretty yellow flowers.

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