| Many acacias bear "phyllodes", flatted petioles that take the place of true leaves. In your species, the phyllodes are found as immature "leaves" and the true leaves on the more mature stems are the finely pinnate (feathery) structures. You even show some intermediate forms. There are many species of Acacia that bear phyllodes. The three most common are A. melanoxylon, A. decurrens and A. longifolia. Joe |
