Acacia difformis
Acacia difformis is a shrub or small tree in the Fabaceae family that is native to New South Wales and grows to a height of 2 to 7 m (6 ft 7 in to 23 ft 0 in). Common names include Drooping wattle, Wyalong wattle or Mystery wattle.[1] Acacia difformis grows in sandy soils, open forests, and usually occurs in mallee communities. the name difformis comes from post-classical latin which means irregularly or unevenly or differently formed.[2]
Drooping wattle | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Fabales |
Family: | Fabaceae |
Clade: | Mimosoideae |
Genus: | Acacia |
Species: | A. difformis |
Binomial name | |
Acacia difformis R.T.Baker, 1897 | |
Occurrence data from AVH | |
Synonyms | |
Racosperma difforme (R.T.Baker) Pedley |
See also
References
- PG Kodela. "New South Wales Flora Online: Acacia difformis". Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust, Sydney, Australia.
- "Flora of Australia".
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