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porknut

Scientific Name: Acacia macracantha

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Tree

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Acacia macracantha: The Porknut

This page provides information about Acacia macracantha, commonly known as porknut.

Scientific Classification

  • Scientific Name: Acacia macracantha (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) Seigler & Ebinger
  • Family: Fabaceae (Leguminosae/Mimosaceae implied)
  • Synonyms: Vachellia macracantha (Humb. &amp Bonpl. ex Willd.) Seigler &amp Ebinger

Common Names

  • Porknut

Distribution and Habitat

  • The text mentions that Acacia macracantha was formerly known from the Florida Keys, where no wild populations are currently known.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Acacia macracantha is described as a tree.
  • It is a perennial plant.

Ecological Role

  • The species is listed as state-Endangered.

Quirky Facts

  • The name "porknut" is considered a "Ponderable Plant Name" in some user-created lists, implying it's a fun and memorable name.

Further Information

  • USDA is mentioned as a source of information related to Acacia macracantha.
  • Discover Life has a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of this species.