Raspberry jam wattle
A temperate plant. It prefers light well drained soils. It does best in sunny positions. It can withstand drought and frost. It grows naturally in semi-arid woodlands in Western Australia. It can grow in arid places. It can grow on limestone soils. They can be alkaline. It grows in areas with an annual rainfall between 200-1,100 mm. It grows below 375 m above sea level.
Also known as:
Raspberry Jam Wood
Edible Portion
- Gum, Seeds
Where does Raspberry jam wattle grow?
Found in: Africa, Australia, Iran, Israel, South Africa
Notes: There are about 1,350 Acacia species. Over 1,000 occur in Australia. Also as Mimosaceae.
Growing Raspberry jam wattle
Cultivation: It is grown from seed. Seed needs to be treated first to enable it to grow. 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 gum is edible. Ripe seeds are also cooked and eaten. The gum can be mixed with water and stored to be used like honey.
Production: Trees grow quickly. They flower from July to October following rains.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gum | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Seed | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Raspberry jam wattle Photos
References
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