Mimosa (Acacia dealbata)

Family: Fabaceae or Leguminosae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Acacia dealbata is an evergreen Tree growing to 25 m (82ft) by 8 m (26ft) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in leaf all year, in flower from January to February. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). It can fix Nitrogen. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils. It cannot grow in the shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Rich in pollen, they are often used in fritters. — Flowers - cooked.; Rich in pollen, they are often used in fritters.; A gum that exudes naturally from the trunk is edible and is used as a substitute for Gum Arabic.; It is very soluble in water and viscous, but is of low quality.

Habitat & North American Range

In many habitats by streams, gullies and alpine ridges. Dry forests. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)