Botany Acacia and Mimosa Identification Thread

[DreaMTripper]

That looks more like obtuse to me but could be the conditions it was grown in. Phleb is a truly beautiful plant many now have had success with growing this in their garden. Their connection to the volcanic rock is amazing.

 

[Koornut]

I think, once again you're right D :thumb_up:.
But I am definitely enjoying the learning process.

 

[nen888]

..a lot happens when away from the nex..thank you those who are onto it..

for now, Inner Paths
post#844:
the second two pictures are A. longissima, however the first is more like A. floribunda (longer spikes, slightly different phyllodes..the next post i'll go with longissima, based on spikes not as abundant..close up photos of phyllode plus eventual pods with seeds ends the doubt..

and the last picture does seem to be A. disparrima..my first impression was to say A. aulacocarpa, which A. disparrima was included in until c2000..

and thank you for your aware, sustainable, tree-friendly intention of just using phyllodes..
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[Sharps]

Hey just wanted to verify an ID on this Acacia, suspected A. floribunda growing in South-West Western Australia near pemberton. It was at a resort so it may have possibly been planted rather than natural.

 

[Inner Paths]

..a lot happens when away from the nex..thank you those who are onto it..

for now, Inner Paths
post#844:
the second two pictures are A. longissima, however the first is more like A. floribunda (longer spikes, slightly different phyllodes..the next post i'll go with longissima, based on spikes not as abundant..close up photos of phyllode plus eventual pods with seeds ends the doubt..

and the last picture does seem to be A. disparrima..my first impression was to say A. aulacocarpa, which A. disparrima was included in until c2000..

and thank you for your aware, sustainable, tree-friendly intention of just using phyllodes..
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Thank you very much nen, greatly appreciated. I keep stumbling across these in different conservation parks across SE QLD now that I know what I'm looking for. Majority are quite small but there has been at least a few mature trees too. I'll have to wait until flowering is over before I'd try my hand at seeing what's in the phyllodes. Might wait until some seed pods have shown up too just to confirm ID.

Onwards and upwards nexians!

 

[SpathiEluder]

****EDIT *** Actually, this looks like just a flowering eucalyptus - The red nuts/pods had me suspicious, and further googling seems so.


Hi !

I am new to the DMT world, but very excited about it. I have just returned to my house in West Australia after 3 years in the concrete of NYC (casually reading about DMT) and have been eager to look around the neighbourhood.

I have a few plants around in neighbours gardens that look similar, but during the day i am reluctant to walk on their property for a closer look and to see if they match the images here.

Can anyone confirm whether this is a plant of interest for me ? There are quite a few Acacia Acuminata lookalikes around, but here is a picture of one time.

Your help is appreciated.

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[Sharps]

Unfortunately that is not a DMT containing plant. That is a Eucalypt sp. from the looks of it (sp. = species). Living in WA you will want to be looking for Acacia sp. particularly Acuminata.

 

[SpathiEluder]

Thanks Sharps, just noticed that after a bit of "red pod" googling Appreciate the reply.
There are a few more around to check out.

 

[Sharps]

Im not gonna tell you were to look but if your in Perth the trees you are looking for are eastward!

 

[SpathiEluder]

Thanks Sharps, new to this and definitely have respect for the plants.

I saw the distribution map was eastward but was thinking there might be some sprinkled throughout the Perth burbs.

I dont have a means of extraction right now anyhow as I am only in town for a few months, staying at the olds place. I might take a drive and do some bush treks


*** EDIT ! Just found out a friend has a 60 acre family property full of them Cant wait to go look

 

[floribunda]

New Zealand ID needed!

I just saw this gorgeous plant growing close to home. I am wondering if anyone can give me an ID on it. Sadly there are no flowers or pods on it at the moment.

Some phyllodes are curved at the end while others are totally straight!

Please let me know if you need any other information. I tried to get as much detail in the photos as possible!

Thanks

 

[floribunda]

Anyone!?!

:roll:

 

[--Shadow]

floribunda , I'm not very familiar with NZ Acacia's.

I initially thought it was A.auriculiformis , seed pods are a visible trait of them.

Sorry I can't be of more help right now..

 

[floribunda]

Thanks!

Is there any other parts I should photograph in order to have an ID on it?

 

[DreaMTripper]

Close up of phyllode to look for vein pattern and anastomisation, close up of the base of the stem and phyllode so any basal gland can be detected and a good picture of the trunk too so the bark can be classified.
I recommend checking out the lucid wattle key its a great resource that has loads of details however not all variants are needed to be selected for an id.

 

[floribunda]

OK!

I will try and get some photos of those things in the next few days.

Thank you for your help :thumb_up:

 

[Trashipeoulas]

Hello everyone,

I've spent a few days of acacia spotting in the bush areas of the mediterranean, and found this particular tree. I'm fairly certain she's an acacia but of what kind I could not determine. Any help in identifying her is greatly appreciated.

Note: I am not interested in stripping/harvesting her. I found some pods (which is what i am after) that were still on her but no flowering at this time of the year.

 

[pitubo]

I'm not an acacia expert, but these look a lot like the Robinia Pseudoacacia trees in my street. That was a bit of a disappointment after the initial joy...

 

[Trashipeoulas]

When you say on your street, are you referring to these particular ones or just the species in general.
Thanks for the fast response

 

[Trashipeoulas]

I'm not an acacia expert, but these look a lot like the Robinia Pseudoacacia trees in my street. That was a bit of a disappointment after the initial joy...

Could you be mistaken? Having searched on the pod, it seems the pseudoacacia you're referrring to has longer thinner pods?

EDIT: OK I'm sure it's a Pseudoacacia you're mentioning. Thanks for your help.