Burrow's wattle facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Burrow's wattle |
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Acacia
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burrowii
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Burrow's wattle (scientific name: Acacia burrowii) is a special kind of tree. It belongs to the Acacia family, also known as wattles. This tree grows naturally in eastern Australia.
About Burrow's Wattle
Burrow's wattle trees usually have a single trunk. They can grow up to 13 meters (about 43 feet) tall. Their bark is grey and looks like ribbons.
The tree has reddish-brown branches. These branches are smooth and a bit scaly. They are also angled near their tips.
Like many Acacia trees, Burrow's wattle does not have true leaves. Instead, it has special flattened stems called phyllodes. These phyllodes look like leaves. They are flat and can be straight or slightly curved. Each phyllode is about 2.5 to 11 centimeters long. This is about 1 to 4 inches. They are also 4 to 10 millimeters wide. This is less than half an inch. Each phyllode has one to three main veins that stand out a little.
Flowers and Seed Pods
Burrow's wattle trees bloom between July and October. They produce bright yellow flowers. These flowers grow on spikes that are 1.5 to 3 centimeters long. That's about half an inch to just over an inch. The spikes are packed with golden flowers.
After the flowers, seed pods start to grow. These pods are thin but tough. They are shaped like a line. The pods are slightly squeezed in between each seed. They can be 4 to 11 centimeters long. This is about 1.5 to 4 inches. Inside the pods, the seeds are dark brown to black. They are shaped like a long oval. The seeds are lined up lengthwise inside the pod.
Where it Grows
Burrow's wattle is found only in certain parts of Australia. It grows in north-western New South Wales and south-eastern Queensland. This means it is "endemic" to these areas. Endemic means it naturally lives only there.
In New South Wales, you can find it on the plains. These plains are around towns like Cobar and Nyngan. Its range also goes north through Yetman and the Pilliga Scrub.
From there, it extends into south-eastern Queensland. It grows around places like Goodiwindi and Moonie, Queensland. It can be found as far north as Eidsvold.
This wattle tree likes rocky hillsides. It grows well in loamy or sandy soils. You can often see it as part of Eucalyptus forests. It also grows in woodlands. Sometimes, it forms dense scrubland areas.
