acacia pycnantha

noun

Meaning

An Australian evergreen tree known for its fragrant, golden, ball-shaped flower clusters and phyllodes instead of true leaves.

Examples

  • The acacia pycnantha is celebrated annually on National Wattle Day in Australia.
  • Botanists often study the acacia pycnantha to understand how it adapts to arid climates.

Synonyms: golden wattle, wattle