Ausfeld's wattle facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ausfeld's wattle |
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Acacia
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ausfeldii
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Acacia ausfeldii, often called Ausfeld's wattle or whipstick cinnamon wattle, is a type of shrub. It grows naturally only in south-eastern Australia.
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What is Ausfeld's Wattle?
Ausfeld's wattle is a beautiful shrub that can grow between 1 and 4 meters (about 3 to 13 feet) tall. It's known for its unique appearance and where it grows.
Appearance and Growth
This wattle has special leaf-like parts called phyllodes. These phyllodes are usually 2 to 7 centimeters (about 1 to 3 inches) long and 2 to 6 millimeters (less than an inch) wide.
Its flowers are bright yellow and shaped like small balls. They usually appear in groups of two or three where the phyllodes join the stem. You can often see these flowers between August and October. After the flowers, the plant grows straight seed pods. These pods are about 4 to 9 centimeters (about 2 to 4 inches) long and 2 to 4 millimeters wide.
How it Got its Name
The Ausfeld's wattle was first officially described in 1867. A German plant expert named Eduard August von Regel gave it its scientific name. He studied a plant that grew from seeds collected by J.G. Ausfeld. These seeds were found in Bendigo, a city in Victoria, Australia. That's why the plant is named after Ausfeld!
Interesting Facts: Plant Hybrids
Sometimes, different types of plants can mix together to create a new kind of plant. This is called a hybrid. In Victoria, Australia, scientists have found plants that they think are a mix between Ausfeld's wattle and another plant called Acacia paradoxa.
