Acacia halliana facts for kids
Acacia halliana is a type of shrub that belongs to the large Acacia family. It's found in parts of southeastern Australia. This plant is known for its bushy shape and pretty golden flowers.
Quick facts for kids Acacia halliana |
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Acacia
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halliana
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What Does Acacia Halliana Look Like?
This shrub usually grows up to 2.5 m (8 ft 2 in) (about 8 feet) tall. It has a bushy, spreading shape. Its branches are flat and angled, with small leaf-like parts called stipules that are 2 to 3 mm long. New shoots often have soft, pale yellow hairs.
Leaves and Flowers
Like most Acacia species, Acacia halliana doesn't have true leaves. Instead, it has special flattened stems called phyllodes. These phyllodes are evergreen, meaning they stay green all year. They are usually narrow and can be straight or slightly curved. They measure about 3 to 7 cm (1.2 to 2.8 in) long and 4 to 15 mm (0.16 to 0.59 in) wide.
The shrub blooms between September and October. It produces simple flower clusters, often in pairs, growing from where the phyllodes meet the stem. Each cluster forms a round flower-head, about 6 mm (0.24 in) across. These flower-heads are packed with 35 to 55 bright golden flowers.
Seed Pods and Seeds
After the flowers, black seed pods start to form. They look a bit like a string of beads. These pods are curved and can be up to 6 cm (2.4 in) long and 3 mm (0.12 in) wide. Inside, they hold dull, dark brown seeds. The seeds are oblong or oval-shaped, about 3 to 4 mm (0.12 to 0.16 in) long. Each seed has a creamy white tip called an aril.
How Did It Get Its Name?
The scientific name halliana was given to honor Norman Hall. He used to work for the CSIRO, which is a big science agency in Australia.
Where Does Acacia Halliana Grow?
Acacia halliana is found in southeastern Australia. Its range stretches from the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia all the way to places like Euston in New South Wales and Gunbower in Victoria. It prefers to grow in sandy or chalky soils. You can often find it in mallee woodlands or scrubland areas.
