Narrow-Leaf Wattle (Acacia mucronata)

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

Acacia mucronata is an evergreen Tree growing to 9 m (29ft) by 5 m (16ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in leaf all year, in flower in March. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). It can fix Nitrogen. Suitable for: light (sandy) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Rich in pollen, they are often used in fritters. — The following uses are for the closely related A.; longifolia, they almost certainly also apply to this species.; Flowers - cooked.; Rich in pollen, they are often used in fritters.

Habitat & North American Range

Usually occurs in forests and woodlands, sometimes forming low closed forests, from sea-level to the highland zone. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)