Acacia dealbata Mimosa (Leguminosae) Evergreen tree

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Acacia dealbata
Mimosa
Evergreen tree
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The Acacia dealbata plant species is found in Australia - Victoria, New South Wales, Tasmania. Naturalized in S. Europe[50]. It is a member of the Leguminosae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Mimosa. Some home gardeners know the variety as A. decurrens dealbata.

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Latin Name:  Acacia dealbata
Common Name:  Mimosa
Family:  Leguminosae
Author:  Link.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  25   Mature Width:  8

Habitat:  In many habitats by streams, gullies and alpine ridges[154, 184].

General Uses: A yellow dye is obtained from the flowers[168]. A green dye is obtained from the seed pods[168]. The extensive root system of this plant helps to prevent soil erosion[200]. Tannin is obtained from the bark[61, 171]. On a 10% moisture basis, the bark contains 19.1% tannin[223].

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