Mudgee wattle facts for kids
Acacia spectabilis, commonly known as Mudgee wattle, is a beautiful plant found only in Australia. It's a type of shrub that can grow straight up or spread out. People also call it the glory wattle, Pilliga wattle, or golden wattle because of its bright yellow flowers.
Quick facts for kids Mudgee wattle |
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Acacia
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spectabilis
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Racosperma spectabile (A.Cunn. ex Benth.) Pedley |
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About the Mudgee Wattle
The Mudgee wattle is a special plant because it is endemic to Australia. This means it naturally grows nowhere else in the world! It's a true Aussie native.
What Does It Look Like?
This wattle usually grows to be about 1.5 to 4 metres tall. That's like a tall person or even a small tree!
Leaves and Flowers
Its leaves are called pinnate, which means they have many small leaflets arranged along a central stem, like a feather. The flowers are super bright yellow and shaped like little balls. They grow in clusters along the branches.
When Does It Bloom?
You can usually see these amazing yellow flowers between July and November in Australia. After the flowers, the plant grows thin, leathery seed pods. These pods can be quite long, from 4 to 17 centimetres, and about 1 to 2 centimetres wide.
Where Does It Grow?
The Mudgee wattle naturally lives in dry forests and open, shrubby areas. You can find it growing in the wild in New South Wales and Queensland. Because it's so pretty, many people also grow it in their gardens.
