Golden wattle, Australian Golden Wattle
It is a warm temperate plant. It occurs naturally in eastern Australia. It prefers shallow sandy soils. It is drought resistant but frost tender when young. It will grow in part shade or full sun. They do not suit high altitudes or very wet conditions. Naturally it grew in areas with a rainfall of 35-70 mm but now grows in areas with rainfall up to 2,280 mm. It suits hot dry areas. It can grow in arid places. It grows between 1,450-2,000 m above sea level. It suits hardiness zones 9-11. Tasmania Herbarium.
Also known as:
Karrank, Tunline
Synonyms
- Acacia petiolaris Lehm.
Edible Portion
- Seeds, Gum, Flower nectar
Where does Golden wattle grow?
Found in: Africa, Asia, Australia, East Africa, East Timor, France, India, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Kenya, Libya, Mediterranean, New Zealand, North Africa, Portugal, SE Asia, South Africa, Southern Africa, Spain, Tanzania, Tasmania, Timor-Leste, United States
Notes: There are about 1,350 Acacia species. Over 1,000 occur in Australia. Also as Mimosaceae.
Growing Golden wattle, Australian 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. Seed can be sown directly in the field. It can also be grown from cuttings.
Edible Uses: The seeds are eaten. The gum is eaten. The nectar from the flowers is used for a drink.
Production: Trees grow quickly. They are short lived lasting 10-15 years. The pods open, dropping the seed to the ground.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seeds | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Gum | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Nectar | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Golden wattle, Australian Golden Wattle Photos
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