Hop Wattle, Straight Wattle
It is a temperate plant. It grows naturally in south eastern parts of Australia. It prefers light to heavy soils. It requires an open sunny position. It needs reasonably good rainfall. It is frost resistant. It needs fairly well drained soils. In Tasmania it is common and widespread in pastures and dry places. Tasmania Herbarium. Arboretum Tasmania.
Edible Portion
- Seeds
Where does Hop 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 Hop Wattle, Straight 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. It can also be grown from cuttings.
Edible Uses: The seeds are eaten green.
Production: It grows quickly. Flowering is normally May to October.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seeds | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Hop Wattle, Straight Wattle Photos
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