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Acacia dealbata, mimosa or silver wattle
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Acacia dealbata, mimosa or silver wattle
Illustration from the Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum, London
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Acacia Eudicot Eurosid Fabaceae Fabales Fabidae Legume Leguminosae Mimosa Rosid Wattle Acacia Dealbata Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta Silver Wattle
EDITORS COMMENTS
Acacia dealbata, commonly known as the silver wattle or mimosa, is a beautiful and iconic leguminous tree native to Australia. This stunning illustration of the silver wattle comes from the esteemed Botany Library Plate Collection held at the Natural History Museum in London. The plate, which dates back to the late 19th or early 20th century, showcases the tree's intricate silver-gray bark, small, delicate yellow flowers, and feathery foliage. As a member of the Fabaceae or legume family, Acacia dealbata is an eudicot, angiosperm, and dicotyledon, meaning it bears two seed leaves and is a flowering plant. The tree is classified under the order Fabales, the family Fabaceae, the suborder Rosid, and the tribe Fabaceae. The genus Acacia belongs to the subfamily Mimosoideae and the subtribe Mimoseae, and is closely related to the Mimosa genus. The silver wattle is an important tree in Australia, not only for its aesthetic value but also for its ecological role. It is a nitrogen-fixing tree, which means it can convert atmospheric nitrogen into a form that other plants can use, making it a valuable addition to both natural and agricultural ecosystems. The tree's flowers are rich in nectar, making it an essential source of food for various pollinators, including bees and butterflies. The illustration of Acacia dealbata in the Botany Library Plate Collection is a testament to the beauty and importance of these trees, and serves as a reminder of the rich natural history held within the pages of such collections. The intricate details of the drawing showcase the delicate structures of the silver wattle's flowers, leaves, and bark, offering a glimpse into the intricacies of this remarkable tree.
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