Genus: Acacia
Species: anuera
Common Name: Mulga
Habit: Small tree to 7m but more often a large shrub
Flowers: Yellow spikes appear after heavy rain
Distribution: Throughout the centre of Australia
Leaves: Spiney flattened Phyllodes which are actually adapted petioles not leaves. The leaf has evolved out to reduce water loss through transpiration and evaporation.
Bird attracting and is said to live up to 400 years.
Ross
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