Acacia retinodes
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Acacia retinodes is a perennial tree which is widely distributed throughout the world. It is unusual amongst the Acacias, since it flowers the whole year round.[2] Some common names for Acacia retinodes are Retinodes Water Wattle, Swamp Wattle, Wirilda, Ever-blooming Wattle and Silver Wattle.[1] It grows to a height of 6-10m.[3]
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[edit] Uses
Its uses include environmental management and it is used for ornamental purposes.[1] It produces good quantities of gum and its bark is good for tanning.[2]
[edit] Botanical varieties
- Acacia retinodes var. retinodes
- Acacia retinodes var. uncifolia
[edit] References
- ^ a b c ILDIS LegumeWeb
- ^ a b Google Books Select Extra-tropical Plants Readily Eligible for Industrial Culture Or Naturalization By Ferdinand von Mueller
- ^ Arthur Lee Jacobson Plant of the Month
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