Saw range wattle facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Saw range wattle |
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Acacia
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| Species: |
seclusa
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The Acacia seclusa, also known as the saw range wattle, is a small tree. It belongs to the Acacia family, which is a large group of trees and shrubs. This special tree is found only in northern Australia.
About the Saw Range Wattle Tree
This tree usually grows to be about 6 meters (around 20 feet) tall. Its branches spread out, forming a canopy that looks silvery or bluish. The bark is hard and grey, with small cracks.
Like many Acacia trees, the saw range wattle has special leaf-like parts called phyllodes. These are not true leaves. They are long and narrow, about 10 to 15 centimeters (4 to 6 inches) long and 1 to 2.5 centimeters (0.4 to 1 inch) wide. They feel a bit leathery and soft, and are grey-green. You can see many lines running along them, with three main ones.
Flowers and Seed Pods
The tree blooms in August, showing off its bright yellow flowers. These flowers grow in long, cylinder-shaped spikes, about 2 to 5 centimeters (0.8 to 2 inches) long. They are packed closely together and are yellow or light gold.
After the flowers, the tree grows seed pods. These pods are narrow and oblong, meaning they are longer than they are wide. They can be a bit pinched between each seed. The pods are woody and have grooves. They are about 4 to 7 centimeters (1.6 to 2.8 inches) long and 6 to 8 millimeters (0.2 to 0.3 inches) wide. Inside, the seeds are shiny black and oval-shaped, about 4 millimeters long.
Where the Saw Range Wattle Lives
The saw range wattle lives in a very small area in the eastern Kimberley region of Western Australia. It mostly grows near rivers and streams. You can find it around the Saw Range, especially close to Dillon Springs, on the steep, rocky slopes near the spring. This shows it prefers specific places to grow.
