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Acacia dealbata

Tree

HomeTreeAcacia dealbata

In many habitats by streams, gullies and alpine ridges. Dry forests.

Family: Fabaceae
Height: 25 m / 83 ft
Sun
Light, Medium Soil
Dry to Moist

Plant Rating

Edible Uses: 2 of 5
Medicinal Uses: 0 of 5
Other Uses: 3 of 5

Native Habitat

Mimosa, Silver wattle Acacia dealbata native habitat is In many habitats by streams, gullies and alpine ridges. Dry forests.

Edible Uses

Flowers - cooked. Rich in pollen, they are often used in fritters. A gum that exudes naturally from the trunk is edible and is used as a substitute for Gum Arabic. It is very soluble in water and viscous, but is of low quality. Larger quantities can be obtained by tapping the trunk. Some species produce a gum that is dark and is liable to be astringent and distasteful, but others produce a light gum and this is sweet and pleasant. It can be sucked like candy or soaked in water to make a jelly.. The gum can be warmed when it becomes soft and chewable.

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