Acacia rostellifera
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Acacia rostellifera, commonly known as summer-scented wattle, is a coastal tree or small tree in the family Fabaceae. Endemic to Western Australia, it occurs along the west coast as far north as Kalbarri, and along the south coast as far east as Israelite Bay.
The summer-scented wattle generally reproduces by suckers from underground stems. Because of this suckering, the species often forms thickets that exclude all other species. The tallest Acacia of its area, it can grow to 10 metres. Specimens above 3 metres are not often seen, however, as bushfires occur often in its area. Fire burns the plants right to the ground, but the underground stem resprouts vigorously.
[edit] References
Wikispecies has information related to:
- Acacia rostellifera. Flora of Australia Online. Department of the Environment and Heritage, Australian Government.
- Acacia rostellifera. FloraBase. Department of Environment and Conservation, Government of Western Australia.
- Powell, Robert (1990). Leaf and Branch: Trees and Tall Shrubs of Perth. Perth, Western Australia: Department of Conservation and Land Management. ISBN 0-7309-3916-2.
