psyspasm Posted June 25, 2013 hey guys i found some nice plants today just below the snowline in the snowy mountains, NSW. With some fallen branches. I'm convinced that its A. alpina, the stalks are reddish and almost feel waxy, with round large paddle shaped leaves.. it reminded me of a phleb but has its differences. would love some other opinions? and if im correct i would be happy to gather some seed for the community when the time is right, some mature looking plants. the leaves also have a distinct red outline around the edge too. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
satyr Posted June 25, 2013 Mhh...well the specimen from this link http://www.botany.unimelb.edu.au/buffalo/Acacia_alpina.htm look a bit different. sorry no suggestion re ID.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
psyspasm Posted June 25, 2013 yeah mate also my thoughts.. but acacia's are known to vary in growth habits alot.. and i cant seem to find anything else with these traits.. its a curious one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
psyspasm Posted June 25, 2013 now im thinking maybe longifolia, or sophorae.. but it was growing basically on the snow line, would of already copped a couple of dustings of snow this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shamanistic Posted June 25, 2013 The leaves look too bulbish(?) to be a longifolia imo. It could be a A. Melanoxylon, according to this it flowers in more northern climates in Winter-Spring and in southern climates in Spring-Summer but is known to flower at different types of the year in certain climates.Not an acacia ID king by any standard though so wait for someone more knowledgeable to drop in and confirm. From memory the melanoxylons around my area have that red stem bark that you're referring to as well. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
compost Posted June 25, 2013 Looks like A. obliquinervia 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
psyspasm Posted June 25, 2013 Looks like A. obliquinervia this one definately looks like a candidate. thanks for your input guys Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
