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Schott's wattle
Scientific Name: Acacia schottii
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Vachellia schottii (Schott's Wattle)
Vachellia schottii, commonly known as Schott's Wattle or Schott's Acacia, is a perennial shrub belonging to the Fabaceae (Pea) family.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant is a shrub.
- The plant may have thorns. (Mention of related species "Whitethorn acacia Acacia cornigera L." which translates to Bullhorn wattle)
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Accepted Scientific Name: Vachellia schottii (Torr.) Seigler & Ebinger
- Synonym: Acacia schottii Torr.
- Family: Fabaceae (Pea Family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- USDA Symbol: ACSC
- Other Scientific Names Mentioned: Acaciopsis schottii
Common Names
- Schott's Wattle
- Schott's Acacia
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to L48 (Lower 48 United States).
- Found in the Chihuahuan Desert.
- Present in Carlsbad Caverns National Park.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Shrub
- Perennial (lives for more than two years)
Ecological Role
- Allergen Potential: High
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Mention of "wattle birds" implying potential interactions with avian species
Related Taxa
- Related species mentioned include: Vachellia bilimekii, Vachellia sekhukhuniensis, Acacia cornigera, Acacia schweinfurthii, Acacia adunca, Acacia baileyana, Acacia pycnostachya, Acacia quornensis, Acacia schaffneri, Acacia acuminata subsp. burkittii, Acacia anegadensis, Acacia mearnsii, Acacia senegal, and Acacia seyal.
Further Information
- Discover Life provides a page about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Acacia schottii.
- Dave's Garden offers community tips and ideas for gardens, seeds, and plants.
- Species.wikimedia.org