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Acacia paradoxa
A 3 metre high bush densely covered with beautiful long stalked flower balls. What looks like small wavy leaves are actually petioles (modified leaf stalks). The stems are covered with long sharp spines.
Native to Australia but introduced into many other countries. In Australia, this Acacia is seen in most states. In country areas in Victoria A.paradoxa is considered a noxious weed.
Birds feed on the seeds and it is also food for butterflies and moths. This Acacia is currently in bloom in all the local reserves and is a delightful sight to behold..The thorns protect the plant from grazing animals.
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So pretty Leuba.
Love the whole genus. Great photos :)
The thorns are very long, numerous and hurt quite a bit ! -most other acacias don't have spines and have a lovely fragrance.
Interesting plant, you would not expect thorns!