Scientific Name: Acacia myrtifolia

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  • Pronunciation:
    ah-KAY-sha mir-tee-FOAL-ee-ah
  • Derivation:
    Acacia: Gr. akakia - to sharpen (first species described had short, pointed leaves) myrtifolia: leaves like myrtle
  • Type:
    Shrub
  • Family:
    MIMOSACEAE
  • Flowers:
    cream, balls, winter, spring
  • Fruit:
    Pod
  • Vegetation Type:
    Montane
  • Species List:
    Craft, Bush food, Emu Mt., Janet, Batianoff 87, Emu Mt.,
Cultural Notes

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

flowers as hops substitute in beer making 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

Leaves broad, thick with 1 vein.

Landscaping Notes

Successfully propagated by Mooloolah Native Nursery||Successfully propagated by Barung Landcare||