Acacia implexa

Lightwood
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Subfamily: Caesalpinioideae
Clade: Mimosoid clade
Genus: Acacia
Species:
A. implexa
Binomial name
Acacia implexa
Occurrence data from AVH
Lightwood bark
Acacia implexa flowers

Acacia implexa, commonly known as lightwood[1] or hickory wattle,[2][3] is a fast-growing Australian tree, the timber of which is used for furniture making.[1] The wood is prized for its finish and strength. The foliage was used to make pulp and dye cloth.[4]

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  2. ^ "Acacia implexa Hickory Wattle". Wattle - genus Acacia. Australian National Botanical Gardens. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
  3. ^ "Acacia implexa Hickory Wattle, Lightwood". Specialty Trees. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
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