Wallangarra wattle facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Wallangarra wattle |
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Acacia
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adunca
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The Wallangarra wattle, also known as the Cascade wattle, is a beautiful plant from the Acacia family. Its scientific name is Acacia adunca. This wattle is native to the eastern parts of Australia.
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What Does the Wallangarra Wattle Look Like?
This plant is a spreading shrub that can grow quite tall. It usually reaches about 6 meters (20 feet) in height. It can also spread out to about 3 meters (10 feet) wide.
The Wallangarra wattle has long, thin leaves that tend to hang down. These leaves are actually not true leaves! They are called phyllodes. Phyllodes are flattened leaf stems that act like leaves. They are about 15 centimeters (6 inches) long.
The phyllodes are a shiny, dark green color. They might even feel a bit oily if you touch them.
Its Golden Flowers
One of the best things about this wattle is its flowers. It produces many golden, ball-shaped flowers. These flowers appear from late winter to early spring. They grow in simple clusters called racemes. Each cluster is about 30 millimeters (1.2 inches) long. You can find these flower clusters near the ends of the branches.
Where Does the Wallangarra Wattle Grow?
The Wallangarra wattle is found in a specific area of eastern Australia. Its natural home stretches from the high lands (tablelands) of southern Queensland. It also grows down into the northern parts of New South Wales.
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Occurrence data from Australasian Virtual Herbarium (AVH)
