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105Acacia tenuissima
| Categories | Nitrogen FixerShrubWattle |
| Common Name(s) | Broom Wattle, Minyana, Narrow-leaved Wattle |
| Family | Fabaceae, Subfamily Mimosoideae |
Description
"Multistemmed, resinous shrub to c. 4 m high." (WorldWideWattle ver. 2)
The Broom Wattle, Acacia tenuissima, is obvious when pale cream-brown pods mature. These densley adorn the upper branches making the seed crops easily visible whilst driving. Collection of the seed is by simple means however dust which comes from crushing the seed pods is offensive and must be avoided when cleaning. We noted considerable stands of Acacia tenuissima around Mount Isa and Belyando much further east.
Notes
"Common in eucalypt woodland, often with spinifex, in sandy soils. Flowers mainly Mar.–Aug." (WorldWideWattle ver. 2)
Historical Notes
Distribution
"Widespread in tropical W.A., N.T. and Qld, extending into north-eastern S.A. at Innamincka Stn; also reported from gently undulating sand plain country in the Hanging Knoll area of north-western S.A." (WorldWideWattle ver. 2)
References and Related Links
WorldWideWattle ver. 2. Published on the internet at: www.worldwidewattle.com [Accessed Oct 7, 2023]
http://worldwidewattle.com/speciesgallery/tenuissima.php
M.D. Tindale & P.G. Kodela. Acacia tenuissima, in (ed.), Flora of Australia. Australian Biological Resources Study, Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water: Canberra. https://profiles.ala.org.au/opus/foa/profile/Acacia%20tenuissima [Date Accessed: 07 October 2023]