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Schaffner's wattle

Scientific Name: Acacia schaffneri

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Shrub

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Schaffner's Wattle (Acacia schaffneri)

Schaffner's Wattle, scientifically known as Acacia schaffneri, is a shrub belonging to the Fabaceae (Pea) family. It is also commonly referred to as Twisted Acacia.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant has reddish thorns.
  • Some related species like Acacia cornigera are referred to as Bullhorn acacia or Oxhorn acacia due to their thorns.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Acacia schaffneri (S. Wats.) Herm.
  • Family: Fabaceae (Pea Family or Leguminosae)
  • Synonyms:
    • Vachellia schaffneri (S. Watson) Seigler & Ebinger (excluded by some classifications)
  • Varieties:
    • Acacia schaffneri var. schaffneri
    • Acacia schaffneri var. bravoensis Isley
  • USDA Symbol: ACSC2

Common Names

  • Schaffner's Wattle
  • Twisted Acacia
  • Medusa Acacia (occasionally)
  • Huizache (for Acacia schaffneri var. bravoensis)

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Schaffner's Wattle is a perennial shrub.
  • It exhibits an interesting, twisting growth pattern.
  • It has small, green, fern-like leaves.
  • It features fragrant, yellow puff-ball flowers held close to the branches.
  • Some references suggest that adult species can reach a large size, attaining up to 17 units of measurement (unspecified).

Other Information

  • Acacia schaffneri var. bravoensis features showy fragrant light orangish yellow blooms.
  • This plant attracts unspecified organisms.

Quirky Facts

  • One source humorously lists "Generals Synonyms Classification Related Links" as part of the plant's information, likely an artifact of data aggregation.