Acacia leichhardtii
“Leichhardt’s Wattle”

SHRUB TO 3 METRES TALLDistinctive shrub with small grey-green leaves that often angle backwards & curve outwards from the arching branches.  Long bunches of sweet-smelling, globular golden yellow flowers in autumn & winter are followed by hairy bean-like pods.  Suited to shallow stony soils & exposed sites.  Uncommon; occurs only in the Blackdown Tablelands, Expedition Range and Helidon areas.