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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.