Acacia sophorae (Labill.) R.Br.

• Common Name: Coastal Wattle
• Family: Fabaceae Juss.

• Country of Origin: southeastern Australia - Queensland to Tasmania
• Habitat: Near-coastal forests, usually on sand dunes

• Description: Salt and drought tolerant shrub with yellow flowers in late winter; can withstand mild frost. Seeds are edible roasted, or used to make flour.

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Accession Data:

• Accession # 201000076
• Source: Cheri Collins - seeds from Tasmania
• Accession Date: 05-05-2010
• Bench: 2107 - MED:Western Australia B
• Qty: 2 confirmed on 01-29-2013

Classification:

• Division: Magnoliophyta
• Class: Magnoliopsida
• SubClass: eurosid I
• Order: Fabales
• SubOrder:
• Family: Fabaceae
• SubFamily: Mimosoideae
• Tribe: Acacieae
• SubTribe:

References:

1. Australian Native Plants Society

data regenerated on Thu, 06 Jun 2013 09:57:16 -0400