Acacia myrtifolia
Common Name:
Myrtle Wattle
Family:
Distribution (from Flora of Victoria):
Lowan Mallee, Wannon, Grampians, Midlands, Otway Plain, Otway Range, Eastern Highlands, Gippsland Plain, Gippsland Highlands, Wilsons Promontory, East Gippsland (BCDEHJKNPSTWZ) all states except NT and ACT
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Distribution and ecological preference at Wilsons Promontory (if known):
Common, especially north of Darby Saddle
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found in heaths and open forests
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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):
The stems of this species are tinged red. The phyllodes are 20-40 mm long with a single prominent nerve. Phyllode margins are yellow. There are 2-4 flowers per head
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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Ellis, M. (unpublished).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”.