Acacia cultriformis (Knife-leaf Wattle)

Acacia cultriformis, Knife-leaf Wattle, Dogtooth Wattle, Half-moon Wattle, Golden-glow Wattle

Botanical name: Acacia cultriformis

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

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Mimosoideae

Origin: Australia

Hardiness: 25°F

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterYellow, orange flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsSpice or herb plant

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


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