Scientific Name
Acacia sophorae
Family: Mimosaceae
Flowering Time
July to October. Golden yellow flower heads.
Habitat
Found as a sprawling shrub with prostrate main stems and erect newer branches. Used to be classified with Acacia longifolia however it is now designated as a species within itself.
It has much broader leaves that A. longifolia and is found in coastal environments
Stands to 1 - 2 metre high, mainly 1 metre though.
References
Robinson, L. (1991). Field Guide to the Native Plants of Sydney. 2nd ed. Kangaroo Press, Roseville.