Acacia verticillata|Prickly Moses
Cardinia indigenous plant guide
- Description
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Variable spreading or erect shrub or small tree.
- Size (W x H)
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3-5m x 2-6m
- Leaves
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Narrow to narrow lance-shaped, flat dark green leaves 12-25mm x 0.5-3mm wide, in regular whorls (rings) of 6, narrowing gradually to a sharp point. Single-veined on each side.
- Flowers
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Flowerheads in 1-3 axillary cylindrical spikes more than 1cm long. Narrow compressed pods are barely constricted between seeds, 2-8cm x 3-5mm.
- Flower colour
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Light yellow
- Flower time
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June to December
- Growing conditions
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Moist sandy or clay soils of foothill forests, withstanding periods of waterlogging. Shade.
- Commonly used for
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Excellent bird habitat in moist or wet areas. Suits winter wet, summer dry sites. Prune for bushiness.
- Available at indigenous nursery
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- Attracts birds
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- Photo gallery
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- Acknowledgement
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Thank you to Shire of Yarra Ranges for assistance in compiling this directory
