Coastal wattle, Boobyalla
It is a warm temperate and subtropical plant. It occurs naturally in cooler parts of eastern Australia. It prefers light sandy soil but can tolerate most kinds of soil conditions. It needs well drained soil. It requires an open sunny position. It is drought, wind and frost resistant. It is salt tolerant. It often grows along coastal sand dunes. It suits hardiness zones 9-11. Tasmania Herbarium. Arboretum Tasmania.
Synonyms
- Acacia longifolia var. sophorae (Labill.) F. Muell.
- Acacia longifolia var. sophorae (Labill.) Benth.
- Acacia sophora (Labill.) R. Br. [Spelling variant]
- Acacia sophorae (Labill.) R. Br.
- Acacia sophorina (Labill.) R. Br. [Spelling variant]
- Cuparilla sophorae (Labill.) Raf.
- Mimosa sophorae Labill.
- Phyllodoce sophora Link
- Racosperma sophorae (Labill.) C. Mart.
Edible Portion
- Gum, Grub, Seeds, Flowers
Where does Coastal wattle grow?
Found in: Australia, New Zealand, Tasmania
Notes: There are about 1,350 Acacia species. Over 1,000 occur in Australia. Also as Mimosaceae.
Growing Coastal wattle, Boobyalla
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 pods are roasted and the seeds picked out and eaten. (The pods are not eaten.) The roasted seeds are ground into flour and sprinkled on salads and sandwiches.
Production: Plants flower August to September.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
Coastal wattle, Boobyalla Photos
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