Sweet scented wattle
It is a warm temperate and subtropical plant. It occurs naturally in south eastern Australia. It prefers sandy soils. It does best in an open sunny position but can grow in light shade. It is drought and frost resistant. It grows well in coastal positions but cannot tolerate salt spray. It suits hardiness zones 9-11. Tasmania Herbarium. Arboretum Tasmania.
Edible Portion
- Seeds, Leaves - tea
Where does Sweet scented wattle grow?
Found in: Australia, Tasmania
Notes: There are about 1,350 Acacia species. Over 1,000 occur in Australia. Also as Mimosaceae.
Growing Sweet scented 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 be pruned after flowering. It can be grown from cuttings.
Edible Uses: The young seeds are steamed and eaten. The pods are not eaten, The seeds can be cooked in the pod then removed. The leaves have been used as tea. They can be used fresh or dried.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seeds | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Leaves - tea | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Sweet scented wattle Photos
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