Acacia aemula
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| Species: | A. aemula
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Acacia aemula is a shrub belonging to the genus Acacia. It is native to an area along the south coast of Western Australia.[1][2]
The shrub is prostrate to semi-prostrate, open branched and rush-like that typically grows to a height of 0.2 to 0.4 metres (0.66 to 1.3 ft). It produces white-cream flowers from May to June and grows in sandy soils, granite outcrops and flats near creeks.[1]
Two varieties are recognized :
- Acacia aemula var. aemula
- Acacia aemula var. muricata
See also
References
- ^ a b "Acacia aemula". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
- ^ "Acacia aemula Maslin". Atlas of Living Australia. Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 7 March 2016.