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dead finish

Scientific Name: Acacia tetragonophylla

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

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Acacia tetragonophylla

Acacia tetragonophylla, commonly known as curara, kurara, or dead finish, is a tree species belonging to the family Fabaceae.

Considerations for Pets

  • This plant has small, needle-like phyllodes (leaves).
  • The text mentions "impenetrable thickets", suggesting a dense growth habit.
  • The plant is described as "spiky".

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Acacia tetragonophylla
  • Common Names: Curara, Kurara, Dead Finish
  • Family: Fabaceae

Distribution and Habitat

  • Acacia tetragonophylla is endemic to Australia.
  • It is found on floodplains.
  • Specifically, it is endemic to Central Queensland and can be found as far east as Dysart and Bluff, becoming more common further west.

Morphological Characteristics

  • It is a distinctive shrub with small, needle-like phyllodes (leaves).
  • It has yellow spherical flower heads.
  • It can grow up to 3m in height.

Quirky Facts

  • The name "Dead Finish" is attributed to its drought-resistant nature, being one of the last species to "peg out" (die) in severe drought conditions.