Knowing, Growing Acacia for Food and Conservation

Acacias, or wattles as they are commonly known are the most widely distributed plant growing on the Australian continent, with some 1,063 known species to date.

This practical guide explores the possibilities of growing some of the temperate and arid Acacias as a food source and for conservation.  It covers seed collection, propagation,  Aboriginal language names, food and nutiritional value and much more.