Swamp Wattle (Acacia retinodes)

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

Acacia retinodes is an evergreen Tree growing to 6 m (19ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in leaf all year, in flower from February to August. 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.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds, Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late 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.; No more details are given.; The seedpods can be up to 18cm long.

Habitat & North American Range

Occurs mainly in open forest in poorly drained soils inland from the coast. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)