Acacia verticillata Prickly Moses (Leguminosae) Evergreen shrub

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Acacia verticillata
Prickly Moses
Evergreen shrub
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The Acacia verticillata plant species is found in Australia - New South Wales, Tasmania. It is a member of the Leguminosae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Prickly Moses.

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Latin Name:  Acacia verticillata
Common Name:  Prickly Moses
Family:  Leguminosae
Author:  (L'Hérit.)Willd.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  9   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]. Plants are heavily armed with thorns and make a good screen or hedge in warm temperate areas[200].

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