Watheroo wattle facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Watheroo wattle
Conservation status
Endangered (EPBC Act)
Scientific classification
Genus:	Acacia
Species:	aristulata
Occurrence data from AVH

The Acacia aristulata, also known as the Watheroo wattle, is a type of shrub. It belongs to the Acacia plant family. This plant is special because it is endemic to Western Australia. This means it grows naturally only in that part of the world.

What the Watheroo Wattle Looks Like

This shrub can grow straight up or spread out like a bush. It usually reaches a height of about 0.25 to 1 meter (which is about 1 to 3 feet). It can also spread out to be about 1 meter (3 feet) wide.

Flowers and Seeds

The Watheroo wattle blooms with beautiful flowers. These flowers are usually lemon-yellow or creamy-white. You can see them from September to December. Sometimes, the round flower heads stay on the plant until January or February. After the flowers, the plant grows seed pods. These pods take about a year to fully grow and become ready.

Where the Watheroo Wattle Lives

The Watheroo wattle is found in a specific area of Western Australia. This area is called the Lesueur sandplain, which is in the Wheatbelt region.

Specific Locations

You can find this shrub growing between the towns of Moora and Watheroo. It is known to grow in only four main spots. These spots are spread out over an area of about 35 kilometers (about 22 miles).

Watheroo Wattle's Home and Neighbors

This plant likes to grow in certain types of places. It is often found near rocky areas. These rocky spots are usually on top of low hills or ridges.

Soil and Plant Friends

The Watheroo wattle prefers sandy-loamy-clay soils. These soils are often found over granite and chert rocks. It often grows as part of a Allocasuarina woodland. It can also be found in low, open shrubland areas. Some other plants that often grow near the Watheroo wattle include the Allocasuarina huegeliana, Diplolaena angustifolium, Dianella revoluta, and Dryandra sessilis.