Acacia colei Cole's Wattle (Parta - Walmajarri Kimberleys)
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2m - 4m
Fl. Autumn - Spring
Found throughout northern Australia from the Pilbara and Kimberley regions through the Tanami Desert and Great Sandy Deserts into the Simpson Desert and Gulf Country of western Queensland. Well adapted to an arid environment and stony hills and ridges, sandplains, floodplains and along drainage lines growing in stony, sandy, clay-loam soils.
Spreading large shrub to small tree with long oval silvery green leaves, golden flower spikes and coiled pods. Moderately frost hardy (protect when young), drought hardy, adaptable to most soils. Bush garden, understorey, screen. Attracts insects.
Edible seeds. Roast for 30mins in a moderate oven, cool then grind in a small coffee grinder. Used to flavour biscuits, cakes.
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