Monday, October 21, 2013

Earleaf Acacia

Earleaf Acacia = Acacia auriculiformis
Family: Fabaceae
Origin: Australia, Papua New Guinea and Indonesia
和名:カマバ(鎌刃)アカシア

10.17/2013 Lauderhill, Florida

Invasive tree in Florida.
Fast growing tree of up to 15 m (50 ft).
Leaf: alternate, blade-like and slightly curved,
11 - 20 cm (5 - 8 " ) long.
Flower: Mimosa-like flower with
numerous free stamens.
Fruits: Flat, oblong pod, coiled and twisted at maturity.
Splitting to reveal flat black seeds
attached by orange, string-like arils.

10/17/2013 Lauderhill, Florida
Flowers all over the ground

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