Dispersal: Seed, vegetative

Distribution from the Australasian Virtual Herbarium. CC-BY 3.0 AU
Distribution from the Australasian Virtual Herbarium. CC-BY 3.0 AU
 Recognition
  • a shrub or small tree with simple 'leaves' that are green or yellowish-green in colour.
  • its 'leaves' are elongated to elliptic in shape (less than five times longer than wide) and narrow abruptly to a rounded or somewhat pointed tip.
  • its yellow or golden-yellow flowers are densely arranged in elongated clusters (25-50 mm long), one or two of which are borne in each 'leaf' fork.
  • its elongated and cylindrical pods (4-15 cm long) are curved or coiled and slightly constricted between each of the seeds.
 Images
Image: Trevor James © Trevor James
Image: Trevor James © Trevor James
Image: Trevor James © Trevor James
Image: Trevor James © Trevor James
Image: Trevor James © Trevor James
Image: Trevor James © Trevor James
Weeds Key – interactive key to the weed species of New Zealand
 References
Biosecurity New Zealand 2012: Regional Pest Management Strategies Database. http://www.biosecurityperformance.maf.govt.nz/ [as Acacia sophorae (Labill.) R.Br.]
Howell, C. 2008: Consolidated list of environmental weeds in New Zealand. DOC Research & Development Series 292: 42. [as Acacia sophorae (Labill.) R.Br.]