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prickly Moses

Scientific Name: Acacia verticillata

Family: Fabaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Tree, Shrub

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Prickly Moses (Acacia pulchella and Acacia verticillata)

The name "Prickly Moses" is commonly used for several Acacia species, including Acacia pulchella and Acacia verticillata. It also refers to a range of handcrafted beers produced by Otway Brewing.

Considerations for Pets

  • Several species of Acacia, including those referred to as Prickly Moses, have leaves reduced to needle-like phyllodes. These may present a minor physical hazard.

Considerations for Children

  • Several species of Acacia, including those referred to as Prickly Moses, have leaves reduced to needle-like phyllodes. These may present a minor physical hazard.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: The term "Prickly Moses" refers to multiple Acacia species. In this text, Acacia pulchella R.Br. and Acacia verticillata (L'Hr.) Willd. are specifically mentioned.
  • Common Name: Prickly Moses, Prickly-leaved Wattle, Star-Leaved Acacia.
  • Family: Fabaceae (for both Acacia pulchella and Acacia verticillata).
  • Synonyms/Alternative Names: Acacia pulchella is also referenced as Acacia pulchella W.T.Aiton.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Acacia pulchella is endemic to Western Australia.
  • Acacia verticillata is indigenous to the Sydney region in Australia.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Acacia pulchella is described as a shrub.
  • Acacia verticillata is an evergreen shrub growing up to 6 meters (approximately 19 feet 8 inches).
  • Several species of Acacia, including those referred to as Prickly Moses, have leaves reduced to needle-like phyllodes.

Quirky Facts

  • "Prickly Moses" is also the name of a brewery that crafts beers using pure Otway rainwater. They even produce a beer called "Prickly Moses ChainSAW."

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • The Spotted Ale is a partnership between Otway Brewing (Prickly Moses) and the Conservation Ecology Centre, with profits supporting conservation efforts.

Additional Information

  • Further information may be found on websites selling beers produced by Prickly Moses or in databases detailing Australian flora.