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  8. Botrycephalae
  9. Black Wattle

species 17,053 observations

Black Wattle

Acacia mearnsii

Status
introduced
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

3 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Western Tussock Moth, Western Spruce Budworm Moth 2
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Red Admiral 1

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Trees
Plant type
Perennial Shrub Tree

From USDA PLANTS.

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