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cooba
Scientific Name: Acacia salicina
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
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Acacia salicina: The Cooba
The text refers to "Cooba" as a common name for Acacia salicina, an Australian wattle.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Acacia salicina
- Common Names: Cooba, Willow Wattle
- Synonyms: The text also mentions "River Cooba" or "Eumong" for Acacia stenophylla and "Little Cooba" for a different plant.
- Family: Fabaceae (from text referring to River Cooba - Acacia stenophylla)
Distribution and Habitat
- The Cooba is native to Australia.
- References are made to its presence in New South Wales (NSW), Australia, specifically in areas like the Southwest Slopes, Snowy Mountains, and Hunter region.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions that the Cooba's foliage resembles willow, which might attract interest from animals that graze or chew on plants.
Quirky Facts
- Cooba is associated with various locations, including motels, sports and education centres, and even used as a name for buildings and businesses.
- It appears to be a popular name for locations used for school camps.
Further Information
- Reference is made to "Acacia salicina. Cooba. Species Information Specimen Data South West Slopes Revegetation Guide Information", indicating a resource for detailed species information.