Acacia ligulata is widespread across most parts of arid and semi-arid Australia. A smallish rounded shrub about 1 to 3 meters high, leaves are slender about 1 cm wide and 10 cm long, leathery with a prominent central vein and ending in a sharp point. Masses of golden flower balls 1 cm in diameter when flowering.
This one was flowering July 2008
Flowering start in July.
Identification
The main flower colour is yellow.
Uses
Traditional Aboriginal uses: gum or resin (eaten or for adhesives), medicinal or seeds/fruits eaten
References
http://florabase.dpaw.wa.gov.au/browse/profile/3419Created: 17 Jul 2014 - Lindsay H
Updated: 31 Oct 2014 - Member - John and Val
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