acacia dealbata
noun
Meaning
A fast-growing evergreen tree native to southeastern Australia, widely cultivated for its showy, fragrant yellow flowers and feathery, silver-green foliage.
Examples
- The acacia dealbata is commonly known as the silver wattle due to the fine, white hairs on its leaves.
- Many gardeners plant an acacia dealbata to provide quick shade and vibrant color in early spring.
Synonyms: silver wattle, mimosa, wattle, evergreen