Acacia decurrens Green wattle (Leguminosae) Evergreen tree

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Acacia decurrens
Green wattle
Evergreen tree
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The Acacia decurrens plant species is found in Australia - New South Wales, Tasmania, Victoria. It is a member of the Leguminosae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Green wattle. Some home gardeners know the variety as Mimosa decurrens.

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Latin Name:  Acacia decurrens
Common Name:  Green wattle
Family:  Leguminosae
Author:  (Wendl.)Willd.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  12   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Sheltered forests, mainly on shales and sandstone[153]. Usually on cool moist hills and gullies[167].

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]. Often grown as a screen in Australia[157]. The bark contains about 40% tannin[61, 171]. On a 10% moisture basis, the bark contains 36.6% tannin[223].

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