Australia's national floral emblem

Australia's national floral emblem is the golden wattle (Acacia pycnantha Benth). When in flower, the golden wattle displays the national colours, green and gold. As one species of a large genus of flora growing across Australia, the golden wattle is a symbol of unity.
Common Name: Golden Wattle 
Scientific Name: Acacia pycnantha 
Family: Mimosaceae

The golden wattle (Acacia pycnantha Benth.) is an evergreen, spreading shrub or small tree. It grows in the under storey of open forest, woodland and in open scrub in South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory.

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