Acacia pycnantha Golden wattle (Leguminosae) Evergreen tree

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Acacia pycnantha
Golden wattle
Evergreen tree
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The Acacia pycnantha plant species is found in Australia - New South Wales, Southern Australia, Victoria. It is a member of the Leguminosae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Golden wattle.

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Latin Name:  Acacia pycnantha
Common Name:  Golden wattle
Family:  Leguminosae
Author:  Benth.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  8   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Thickets, or as an under-storey in Eucalyptus forests, especially on very poor soils[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]. It is often planted for this purpose on sandy banks[167]. The bark is rich in tannin[1, 171]. On a 10% moisture basis, the bark contains 40.8% tannin[223].

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