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Drummond's wattle
Scientific Name: Acacia drummondii
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
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Drummond's Wattle (Acacia drummondii)
Acacia drummondii, commonly known as Drummond's Wattle, is a perennial shrub native to Western Australia.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is a shrub with bipinnate leaves.
- It may produce seeds if the plant is fertile and pollinators are around.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Acacia drummondii
- Common Name: Drummond's Wattle
- Family: Mimosaceae
- Genus: Acacia
Distribution and Habitat
Drummond's Wattle is endemic to Western Australia, found in areas such as:
- Forests of south-west Australia
- Jarrah forests around granite outcrops, gullies, and hillsides
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Typically a shrub, usually ranging from 0.2 to 2 meters in height.
- May present as a low-growing shrub in dense vegetation or as a rounded or erect shrub.
- Features bright yellow, elongate flowers.
- Flowers appear in spikes, typically 1.5-3.0 cm long.
- Leaves are bipinnate.
- Can be drought and frost-hardy.
Flowering Period
- Blooms mainly from July to October.
Cultivation
- Prefers sunny locations.
- Requires regular watering and fertilizing, avoiding waterlogging.
- Benefits from good drainage and some shade.