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bee wattle

Scientific Name: Acacia sphaerocephala

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Tree

Duration: Perennial

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Bee Wattle (Acacia sphaerocephala)

Considerations for Pets

  • Acacia sphaerocephala, also known as Bull's-Horn Acacia, has thorns (modified stipules) that resemble bull's horns.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Acacia sphaerocephala (Cham. & Schltdl.) Seigler & Ebinger
  • Family: Fabaceae
  • Subfamily: Mimosoideae
  • Synonyms: Acacia veracruzensis, Acacia dolichocephala
  • Common Names: Bee Wattle, Bull's-Horn Acacia

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to Mexico.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Can grow as a small tree, reaching 10-20 ft in height.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Attracts bees for foraging and pollen collection. The name "Bee Wattle" suggests its importance as a bee plant.