Acacia ptychoclada facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Acacia ptychoclada |
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| Scientific classification | |
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Acacia
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| Species: |
ptychoclada
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| Occurrence data from AVH | |
Acacia ptychoclada is a special kind of shrub. It belongs to the Acacia family, also known as wattles. This plant is found only in a small part of southeastern Australia. This means it is "endemic" to that area.
What Does it Look Like?
This shrub usually grows to be about 0.6 to 2 meters tall. That's like a tall person or a small tree! It has a slim, upright shape. Its branches are angular and have strong ribs. They are also a bit hairy.
Like most Acacia plants, it doesn't have true leaves. Instead, it has "phyllodes." These are flattened leaf stalks that act like leaves. The phyllodes point upwards and stay green all year. They are long and thin, measuring about 5 to 11 centimeters in length. They are only about 0.6 to 1 millimeter wide. Each phyllode has eight strong, raised lines or "nerves."
This plant blooms between January and April. During this time, it produces pretty yellow flowers.
Where Does it Live?
The Acacia ptychoclada lives in a very specific area. You can find it in the Blue Mountains of New South Wales. This area is in southeastern Australia. Its range stretches from Woodford in the north to Mount Victoria in the south.
You will often find this plant in wet places. It likes swampy areas. It also grows in damp spots along creeks. These areas usually have sandstone rocks or soil.
