- Pronunciation: ah-KAY-sha swarve-ee-OH-lens
- Common Name: Sweet Wattle
- Derivation: Acacia: Gr. akakia - to sharpen (first Species described had short, pointed Leaves) suaveolens: L. suavis - sweet
- Type: Shrub
- Family: MIMOSACEAE
- Size: 2 metres
- Flowers: Cream balls- autumn- winter- spring
- Fruit: Pod
- Vegetation Type: Dry Heath
- Species List: Bush food, Craft, Weyba Nature Refuge, Eumarella Rd., NNP Parkedge/Alex, Fraser Island, Janet, Batianoff 87, NNP Viewland/Brunjes, Noosa North Shore PS,Girraween, Marcus Dunes, BHNR, NNS,
Cultural Notes
TAKE CARE! Some information about bush foods and medicines may be anecdotal. Correct identification and preparation is essential: Acacia Species - Many wattle Species have gum that exudes from their stems and trunks. The pale gums can be sucked like candy or soaked in Water as jelly.
Source of Fibre.
Identification Notes
Flowers-pale yellow in balls Fruit- broad
Landscaping Notes
Noosa Council Preferred Species list. Suitable Plant for appropriate soil conditions (see Vegetation type)
Successfully propagated by Coolum Community Native Nursery
Successfully propagated by Tin Can Bay City Farm
Successfully propagated by Mooloolah Native Nursery
Associated Fauna
Bird Attracting: Birds enjoy Nectar and insects from flowers. Butterfly Nectar Plant.
