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Cooba
Acacia salicina
Plant Family :Mimosaceae
Plant Form :tree
Growth Habit :Willowy tree to 10m
Fruiting Season :Spring
Description :Can poison cattle, leaves have a high tannin content. Timber is used for furniture and was used to make bullock yokes.
Distribution :Inland areas, usually along stream banks.
Introduced :No
Seen North Qld :  Yes

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