Acacia longifolia

(Acrotriche divaricata)

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Description

Acrotriche divaricata is a prickly shrub native to southern Australia, growing to 2 metres tall. Often found in sheltered sites, near rainforest or in eucalyptus forest. Mostly seen growing south of Newcastle, New South Wales. The specific epithet divaricata, refers to the plant's form, being straggling and much branched.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:
Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum:
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order:Ericales
Family:Ericaceae
Genus:Acrotriche
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