acacia farnesiana

noun

Meaning

A thorny, drought-tolerant shrub or small tree in the pea family, widely cultivated for its fragrant yellow flowers used in the fragrance industry.

Examples

  • The perfumer selected essence of acacia farnesiana for its unique, honey-like floral notes.
  • In many tropical regions, acacia farnesiana is valued as an ornamental plant that thrives in poor, dry soil.

Synonyms: sweet acacia, huisache, needle bush, cassie