Acacia identification help

[DELETED_USER00002]

I would like a bit of help trying to identify this variety of acacia I found in Vic, there's a couple of shrubs close together that all have the same attributes, same shape and size leaves etc, I can get more images if needed. Thanks

 

[Koornut]

This is probably a shot in the dark, you found these along Dynon Rd yes?

 

[DELETED_USER00002]

I am led to believe that this is acacia longifolia var. Sophorae anyone able to confirm this?

 

[DELETED_USER00002]

No not even close, this is more towards Mornington. what of this one you mention in Dynon Rd?

 

[acacian]

your tree is indeed acacia longifolia var. sophorae

 

[DELETED_USER00002]

being a subspecies to longifolia, is this variant a reliable source of spice? How would one go about testing some leaves or a small sample of bark or a piece of root material (of course without harming the tree!)

I'm unfamiliar to the process but would like to know out of curiosity..


Speaking of testing, Has anyone done a series of tests over 12 months or more on acacias of any kind (perhaps once a month) to determine when these plants produce the highest amount of alkaloids and where in the trees they are more prominent?

Thanks - Astro

 

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[Koornut]

@Astro
Your pictures and description reminded me of a stand of acacias along that Rd I haven't investigated yet

 

[DELETED_USER00002]

There's plenty around, I've been exploring nature nearby me and I was astounded to see how numerous the Acacias are, keep an eye on the acacia Identification thread, I have moved all my posts into there for the sake of cleanliness