Acacia Farnesiana

Scientific Name: Acacia farnesiana

Common Name: sweet acacia

Symbol: ACFA

Category: Dicot

Genus: Acacia

Family: Fabaceae

Family Common Name: Pea family

Order: Fabales

Class: Magnoliopsida

Subkingdom: Tracheobionta

Kingdom: Plantae

Duration: Perennial

Growth Habit: Tree, Shrub

Native Status: L48 (N), HI (I), PR (N), VI (N)

Edible: unknown

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Scientific Name: Acacia farnesiana

Common Name(s): Acacia

Edible: yes

Medicinal: no

Parts Used: fruit, leaf

Rick
23 Jul, 2008

Description: Acacia is a spreading, usually short tree with spines and alternate compound leaves. Its individual leaflets are small. Its flowers are ball-shaped, bright yellow, and very fragrant. Its bark is a whitish-gray color. Its fruits are dark brown and podlike. Habitat and Distribution: Acacia grows in open, sunny areas. It is found throughout all tropical regions. Note: There are about 500 species of acacia. These plants are especially prevalent in Africa, southern Asia, and Australia, but many species are found in the warmer and drier parts of America. Edible Parts: Its young leaves, flowers, and pods are edible raw or cooked.

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cbeshore 13 Mar, 2013	this looks like a pic of agave...not acacia
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