Coast wattle, Sydney golden wattle

Where does Coast wattle grow?

Found in: Africa, Argentina, Asia, Australia, Britain, Brazil, Caribbean, Colombia, Dominican Republic, East Africa, Eswatini, Europe, France, Haiti, India, Indochina, Italy, Kenya, Mauritius, Mediterranean, New Zealand, North America, Portugal, Reunion, SE Asia, South Africa, Southern Africa, South America, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, Spain, St Helena, Tasmania, Uruguay, United States, Vietnam, West Indies, Zimbabwe

Notes: There are about 1,350 Acacia species. Over 1,000 occur in Australia. Also as Mimosaceae.

Growing Coast wattle, Sydney golden wattle

Cultivation: It is grown from seed. The seed need treatment to break the hard seed coat. Normally this is by putting the seeds in very hot water and letting the water cool down overnight then planting the seeds immediately.

Edible Uses: The seeds are eaten. The green seeds are steamed in the pod. The gum is edible. An edible grub often occurs in the roots.

Production: It is usually very fast growing.

Nutrition Info

Coast wattle, Sydney golden wattle Photos

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