Scientific Name: Acacia flavescens

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  • Pronunciation:
    ah KAY sha flar VESS enz
  • Common Name:
    Primrose Ball Wattle
  • Derivation:
    Acacia: to sharpen (first species described had short, pointed leaves)|flavescens: becoming yellow. L. flavus - yellow
  • Type:
    Tree , shrub
  • Family:
    MIMOSACEAE
  • Flowers:
    Cream ball Autumn Winter
  • Fruit:
    Pod
  • Vegetation Type:
    Seacoast
  • Species List:
    EdingtonDr, Plants for Coastal Gardens, Emu Swamp, W2, W1, Craft, Bush food, SBHS, NLTalks2010, Peregian Boardwalk, NNP Parkedge/Alex, NNP service road, Kingfisher Bay Resort, Fraser Island, Noosa Council Preferred Species list., Janet, Batianoff 87, NNP Viewland/Brunjes, TAFE Girraween NNP Coastal Noosa River NP BHNR Marcus Dunes Arthur Harrold NR, NNS,
Cultural Notes

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

Fibre source.

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 scimitar shaped with three distinct veins-||Flowers in balls||

Landscaping Notes

Noosa Council Preferred Species, Suitable plant for appropriate soil conditions (see Vegetation type)||Successfully propagated by Tin Can Bay City Farm||