Sickle-leaf wattle, Pindan wattle
It occurs in northern Australia. It is often along stream banks. It needs a sunny position. The soil needs to be well drained. It benefits by watering in dry periods. It is grown in the Sahel in Africa. It can grow in arid places.
Also known as:
Pindon wattle, Spear wattle, Walgali, Wongai, Wongayi
Edible Portion
- Seeds, Gum
Where does Sickle-leaf wattle grow?
Found in: Australia, East Africa, Kenya, Sahel
Notes: There are about 1,350 Acacia species. Over 1,000 occur in Australia. Also as Mimosaceae.
Growing Sickle-leaf wattle, Pindan wattle
Cultivation: It is grown from seed. It can be cultivated by root suckers.
Edible Uses: The young pods are steamed and the seeds eaten. (The seeds cause flatulence and bad breath.) The seeds especially the mature seeds may contain some poisonous substance. Their use as food is disputed in some areas. In some areas the mature seeds are pounded into flour mixed with water and eaten as a paste. The gum is eaten.
Production: It is a fast growing plant. Flowering occurs in Australia from April to August and fruiting from September 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 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Gum | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Sickle-leaf wattle, Pindan wattle Photos
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