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goldenrain wattle
Scientific Name: Acacia prominens
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
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Golden Rain Wattle (Acacia prominens)
Acacia prominens, commonly known as golden rain wattle, goldenrain wattle, Gosford wattle, or grey sally, is a beautiful addition to any garden.
Considerations for Pets
- This plant is a shrub or tree.
- It has moderately fragrant flowers.
Considerations for Children
- This plant is a shrub or tree, reaching 5-9 meters (sometimes 20-25m) in height.
- It has moderately fragrant flowers.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Acacia prominens A.Cunn. ex G.Don
- Family: Fabaceae
- Synonyms: Acacia praetervisa Domin
- Symbol: ACPR3
- Group: Dicot
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to New South Wales, Australia.
- Endemic north of the Hawkesbury River.
- Observed in locations such as Maranoa Gardens, Balwyn, and Beckett Park in Melbourne, Australia.
Ecological Role
- Considered an environmental weed in Victoria, Australia.
Morphological Characteristics
- Growth Habit: Shrub or tree, ranging from 5 to 9 meters in height, sometimes reaching 20 to 25 meters.
- Dense tall shrub to medium tree.
- Branchlets: Slender.
- Leaves: Blue-grey foliage, described as very elegant and turning silvery during certain periods.
- Flowers: Moderately fragrant and yellow.
Flowering Time
- Early spring to mid-spring.
- Mid-winter to late winter.
Quirky Facts
- Although called the Gosford Wattle, Acacia prominens is endemic north of the Hawkesbury River.
Further Information
- Royal Horticultural Society (RHS).
- Parks Victoria (www.parkweb.vic.gov.au).
- APNI (Australian Plant Name Index).