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wedge-leaf wattle

Scientific Name: Acacia pravissima

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

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Acacia pravissima: Wedge-leaf Wattle

Acacia pravissima, commonly known as Wedge-leaf Wattle, Ovens Wattle, or Tumut Wattle, is an evergreen shrub or small tree belonging to the Fabaceae (Pea) family.

Considerations for Pets

  • Some Acacia species have leaves referred to as phyllodes, which can be narrow or wedge-shaped.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Acacia pravissima F. Muell.
  • Common Names: Wedge-leaf Wattle, Ovens Wattle, Tumut Wattle
  • Family: Fabaceae (Pea family)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to Victoria and the South West Slopes.
  • Grows naturally near streams or in moist, sheltered sites.
  • Found in open eucalypt forests and woodlands, especially on ranges.

Morphology and Growth Habits

  • Typically grows as a spreading shrub reaching up to 3 meters in height, but can also grow as a small tree reaching 5-10 meters in height.
  • Width at maturity is generally 3-5 meters.
  • Growth rate is medium to fast.
  • Foliage consists of small, triangular, olive-green leaves (phyllodes) on long branches. Leaves can be variable in shape, including spoon-shaped, wedge-shaped, or rounded.
  • Branches are slender and spreading or arching gracefully.

Quirky Facts

  • It's (semi-officially) associated with Wattle Day.