Prickly acacia
Vachellia nilotica subsp. indica
See it - Report it
Early detection is vital to stop Prickly acacia becoming established in South Australia.
If you see this weed, please report it to the National Pest Alert Hotline (Freecall) 1800 084 881.
Weed profile
Perennial
Tree
Reportable
Hinders movement
Injures animals
- Habitat: rangelands
Impact
Forms prickly thickets in pastoral zone.Description
- Small spiny tree.
- Leaves bipinnate, finely hairy, with a pair of spines at the base.
- Flower heads globular, yellow, resembling a native wattle.