Acacia cultriformis (Knife-leaf Wattle)

Botanical name: Acacia cultriformis

Common names: Knife-leaf Wattle, Dogtooth Wattle, Half-moon Wattle, Golden-glow Wattle

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Mimosoideae

Origin: Australia

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Hardiness: 25°F

Acacia cultriformis is a woody shrub with an upright or spreading habit that grows to 4 m (13 ft) in height.

Its bright flowers and attractive leaves make Acacia cultriformis one of the most popular wattles in cultivation. Drought tolerant, it can be used to combat soil erosion.

The flowers are edible and they are an ingredient used in some fritters. Yellow dye is extracted from the flowers and green dye is extracted from the seed pods

Similar plants: Acacia cultriformis (Knife-leaf Wattle)

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• Acacia cavenia (Espino Cavan)
• Acacia dealbata (Silver Wattle)
• Acacia decurrens (Black Wattle)
• Acacia glaucoptera (Clay Wattle)
• Acacia iteaphylla (Willow-leaf Wattle)
• Acacia mangium (Mangium Wattle)
• Acacia nematophylla (Acacia)