Acacia varia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Acacia varia |
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Acacia
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varia
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Acacia varia is a type of shrub that belongs to the Acacia family, also known as wattles. This plant is special because it is endemic to a small part of southwestern Australia. This means it naturally grows only in that specific area and nowhere else in the world!
This shrub usually grows to be about 0.2 to 0.6 meters (or 0.7 to 2 feet) tall. It has pretty cream-white flowers that bloom from May to October, which is during autumn and spring in Australia.
About Acacia varia
Acacia varia is a small shrub that adds beauty to the Australian landscape. It's part of a large group of plants called Acacia, which are well-known for their tough nature and lovely flowers. The subgenus Pulchellae is a specific group within the Acacia family.
Where it Grows
You can find Acacia varia growing naturally in several regions of Western Australia. These areas include the South West, Goldfields-Esperance, and Great Southern regions.
This plant likes to grow on hills, rises, and ridges. It can be found in different types of soil, such as sandy soil, loamy soil (a mix of sand, silt, and clay), or clay loam soils. Sometimes, these soils also contain a type of reddish gravel called lateritic gravel.
Different Kinds
There are three slightly different types, or varieties, of Acacia varia:
- Acacia varia var. crassinervis
- Acacia varia var. parviflora
- Acacia varia var. varia
