Earleaf Acacia

Acacia auriculiformis

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Fabaceae

Native to: Australia and New Guinea

Florida abundance and distribution: Common throughout south Florida

Recognition: Evergreen tree to 40’ tall. Leaves alternate, reduced to flattened leaf stalks 4-8” long with parallel venation. Flowers in showy bright yellow spikes. Fruit a distinctive flat, twisted pod.

Other: The Earleaf Acacia is classified as a Category I Invasive Exotic.

Contributed by: Carrie Black