Acacia suaveolens
Common Name:
Sweet Wattle
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Distribution (from Flora of Victoria):
Wannon, Grampians, Otway Plain, Otway Range, Gippsland Plain, Wilsons Promontory, East Gippsland (D?JKNPSTWXZ) also SA, Qld, NSW, Tas
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Distribution and ecological preference at Wilsons Promontory (if known):
Sandy soils north of Darby Saddle. Conspicuous around Millers Landing, Five Mile Road and heathlands approaching Tidal River
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Flower Description:
Pale yellow
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Habit:
Shrub to 3 m
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Distinguishing characteristics (within family/genus):
This species has distinct pods, they are: broad, flat and bluish-green and pointed at each end. The plants are sweetly scented
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Conservation status:
Not threatened
References:
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Meagher, D. and Kohout, M. (2001). “A field guide to Wilsons Promontory”. Oxford University Press, South Melbourne, Vic.
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Ellis, M. (unpublished). “A Field Guide to South Gippsland Flora”.