I would like a bit of help trying to identify this variety of acacia I found in Vic, there's a couple of shrubs close together that all have the same attributes, same shape and size leaves etc, I can get more images if needed. Thanks

This is probably a shot in the dark, you found these along Dynon Rd yes?

I am led to believe that this is acacia longifolia var. Sophorae anyone able to confirm this?

No not even close, this is more towards Mornington. what of this one you mention in Dynon Rd?

your tree is indeed acacia longifolia var. sophorae

being a subspecies to longifolia, is this variant a reliable source of spice? How would one go about testing some leaves or a small sample of bark or a piece of root material (of course without harming the tree!)

I'm unfamiliar to the process but would like to know out of curiosity..


Speaking of testing, Has anyone done a series of tests over 12 months or more on acacias of any kind (perhaps once a month) to determine when these plants produce the highest amount of alkaloids and where in the trees they are more prominent?

Thanks - Astro

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Your pictures and description reminded me of a stand of acacias along that Rd I haven't investigated yet

There's plenty around, I've been exploring nature nearby me and I was astounded to see how numerous the Acacias are, keep an eye on the acacia Identification thread, I have moved all my posts into there for the sake of cleanliness