Acacia plectocarpa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Acacia plectocarpa |
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Acacia
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| Species: |
plectocarpa
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| Occurrence data from AVH | |
Acacia plectocarpa is a type of tree or shrub that grows only in northwestern Australia. It belongs to the Acacia family, which is a large group of plants.
What It Looks Like
This tree or shrub often looks a bit thin and usually grows between 2 to 10 meters (about 6 to 33 feet) tall. Sometimes, it can even reach up to 13 meters (about 43 feet)!
It typically has one main trunk. The bark is usually grey to black and can be flaky or cracked. Its branches are smooth (meaning they don't have hairs) and are yellowish to brown. They often feel a bit sticky because they have resin.
Like most Acacia species, it doesn't have true leaves. Instead, it has special leaf-like parts called phyllodes. These phyllodes are thin, smooth, and stay green all year. They are long and narrow, either straight or slightly curved. They measure about 9 to 26 centimeters (3.5 to 10 inches) long and 1.5 to 14 millimeters (0.06 to 0.55 inches) wide. They have tiny hairs pressed flat against their edges and veins. One main vein stands out, along with two other noticeable veins.
Acacia plectocarpa produces yellow flowers. It blooms during the months of March to June.
Where It Grows
This plant is found naturally in a large area of the Northern Territory and the Kimberley region of Western Australia. It can grow in many different kinds of places or habitats.
