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Acacia tortuosa (L.) Willd.

Huisachillo, Poponax

Fabaceae (Pea Family)

Synonyms: Mimosa tortuosa, Poponax tortuosa

USDA Symbol: ACTO

USDA Native Status: Native to U.S.

Huisachillo is commonly considered a shrubby version of Huisache. It is found on limestone soils in the Rio Grande Plains, where it can grow into a tree of 15 to 20 feet, and in the southern edge of the Edwards Plateau. Huisachillo tolerates more cold than the taller Huisache. Its seed pod is 21/2 to 3 long and is covered with downy hairs, while that of Huisache is glabrous, shorter, and much more woody and rounded.

 

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Tree
Leaf Arrangement: Alternate
Flower:
Fruit: Brown-black
Size Class: 12-36 ft.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Mar , Apr , May

Distribution

USA: FL
USDA Native Status: L48(N), PR(N), VI(N)

Growing Conditions

Cold Tolerant: yes
Heat Tolerant: yes

Bibliography

Bibref 297 - Trees of Central Texas (1984) Vines, Robert A.

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Additional resources

USDA: Find Acacia tortuosa in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Acacia tortuosa in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Acacia tortuosa

Metadata

Record Modified: 2007-01-01
Research By: TWC Staff

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