Bramble wattle. Gundabluey (Acacia victoriae)

Family: Fabaceae | Edibility: Choice Edible (4/5)

Acacia victoriae is an evergreen Shrub growing to 10 m (32ft) by 10 m (32ft) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. The flowers are pollinated by Bees. It can fix Nitrogen. It is noted for attracting wildlife. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds

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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

delicious flavour. — A delicious flavour.; The seed can be dried and ground into a powder then used with wheat flour etc when making bread and cakes.; The dark, rich flour produced from the seed is of high quality with overtones of coffee and chicory in the flavour.; The pods are also harvested when the seeds are fully formed, but still green - the pods are then lightly roasted and the seed is eaten.

Habitat & North American Range

Found in a variety of habitats on plains and gentle slopes, frequently in sandy soils along watercourses; also on stony ridges and coastal dunes; at elevations up to 750 metres. (Zone 8)