Slender flower wattle facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Slender flower wattle |
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Acacia
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| Species: |
longispicata
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Acacia longispicata, also known as the slender flower wattle, is a type of Acacia tree. It grows naturally in eastern Australia.
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Discover the Slender Flower Wattle
The slender flower wattle is a tree that usually stands tall and straight. It can grow up to about 10 meters (33 feet) high. The bark on the upper part of the tree is smooth. But closer to the ground, it becomes rough and stringy.
What Does It Look Like?
This wattle has strong branches that are angled. They can be a yellowish-brown or even a reddish-brown color. Like many Acacia trees, it doesn't have regular leaves. Instead, it has special flattened stems called phyllodes. These phyllodes do the job of leaves.
The phyllodes are tough and silvery-green. They are long and narrow, sometimes slightly curved like a sickle. They measure between 9 to 19 centimeters (3.5 to 7.5 inches) long. They are also 10 to 44 millimeters (0.4 to 1.7 inches) wide. These phyllodes can be smooth or have a few hairs. They also have three main veins that stand out.
When Does It Bloom?
The slender flower wattle blooms between June and September. During this time, it produces long flower-spikes. These spikes are 6 to 12 centimeters (2.4 to 4.7 inches) long. They are packed with bright golden flowers.
Where Does It Grow?
This wattle is found only in certain areas of Queensland, Australia. It grows north of towns like Mitchell and Theodore. Its range extends up to the area around Mount Garnet.
You can often find these trees on hillsides. They also grow along the sides of roads. They prefer sandy red soils, which can sometimes be quite thin. The slender flower wattle often grows as part of a Eucalyptus woodland.
