Acacia saligna Blue-leaved wattle (Leguminosae) Evergreen shrub

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Acacia saligna
Blue-leaved wattle
Evergreen shrub
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The Acacia saligna plant species is found in Australia - W. Australia. It is a member of the Leguminosae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Blue-leaved wattle.

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Latin Name:  Acacia saligna
Common Name:  Blue-leaved wattle
Family:  Leguminosae
Author:  (Labill.)H.Wendl.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  6   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not known

General Uses: A yellow dye is obtained from the flowers[168]. A green dye is obtained from the seed pods[168]. On a 10% moisture basis, the bark contains 21.5% tannin[223]. Plants are heavily armed with thorns and make a good screen or hedge in warm temperate areas[200].

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