Narrow-leaf wattle facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Narrow-leaf wattle |
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| Scientific classification | |
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Acacia
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| Species: |
incurvaneura
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| Occurrence data from AVH | |
The Acacia incurvaneura, also known as the narrow-leaf wattle, is a type of shrub. It belongs to the Acacia plant family. This plant grows naturally only in central and western Australia.
What Does It Look Like?
This shrub usually has many stems. It can grow to be about 2.5 to 5 meters (8 to 16 feet) tall. It can also spread out 3 to 6 meters (10 to 20 feet) wide. Sometimes, it can even grow into a small tree, reaching 6 to 8 meters (20 to 26 feet) tall. These trees often have a thick, rounded top.
Its branches have ridges and are a bit sticky. Like many Acacia plants, it doesn't have true leaves. Instead, it has special flattened stems called phyllodes. These phyllodes are grey to grey-green. They stand upright and are usually slightly curved. They are thin and flat, measuring 3 to 9 centimeters (1 to 3.5 inches) long. They are only about 0.8 to 3 millimeters wide.
Where Does It Grow?
The narrow-leaf wattle is found in dry areas of Australia. You can see it in Western Australia, northern and central South Australia, and the southern Northern Territory. In Western Australia, it grows in the Mid West, Pilbara, and Goldfields regions.
It often grows on gently rolling land or flat plains. You might find it on hard, flat ground or low, rocky hills. It prefers red-brown sandy soil or thin, rocky soils. This wattle is usually part of mixed shrublands or open woodlands.
