Scientific Name: Acacia juncifolia ssp juncifolia

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  • Pronunciation:
    ah-KAY-sha jun-see-FOE-lee-ah
  • Common Name:
    Rush-leaved Wattle
  • Derivation:
    Acacia: Gr. akakia - to sharpen (first species described had short, pointed leaves) juncifolia: rush-like leaves
  • Type:
    Shrub
  • Family:
    MIMOSACEAE
  • Flowers:
    Yellow Winter Spring Balls
  • Fruit:
    Pod
  • Vegetation Type:
    Montane
  • Species List:
    Craft, Bush food, Emu Mt., Janet, Batianoff 87, Emu Mountain,
Cultural Notes

TAKE CARE! Some information about bush foods and medicines may be anecdotal. Correct identification and preparation is essential:

Acacia species - Many wattle species have gum that exudes from their stems and trunks. The pale gums can be sucked like candy or soaked in water as jelly.

Source of fibre.

Identification Notes

Long narrow phyllodes with gland 2-10 mm from base ||Fruit: Pods long and narrow ||Flowers in balls||