Wattle
Acacia pycnantha
Common name:
Wattle
First Nations name:
Myall, Mulga, Brigalow, Gidgee
Scientific name:
Acacia pycnantha
Height:
5 to 8 metres tall
Leaves:
Curved and between 6 and 20 metres long
Flowers:
Bright yellow sphere-shaped flowers that bloom in late winter and spring
Fruit:
A long and narrow seed pod 5 to 15 centimetres long
First Nations Uses:
Seeds from the pods could be ground into flour to be used in cooking. It has a nutty flavour with hints of coffee. Gum from wattle could be chewed or mixed with water to make a drink.
Geographical Location:
Native to various regions across Australia, including arid and semi-arid environments.
Research and photos by:
Carys English
Interesting fact:
Its common name comes from the aboriginal name pikki, which is a basket made from the sheath of the leaf to carry things around.
