Acacia verticillata
Acacia verticillata
Acacia verticillata, commonly known as Prickly Moses, is a prickly native shrub well-suited for bush regeneration projects. Acacias are known to be one of the first plants to return after fire and disturbance events. This dense, spiny plant can grow from 1.5 to 5 meters tall and produces clusters of fragrant, golden-yellow flowers from winter to spring, attracting native bees, birds, and other pollinators.
Its dense foliage provides shelter for small wildlife, while its root systems improve soil health by fixing nitrogen, which is common in the Fabaceae plant family. Often used in revegetation projects, Acacia verticillata is a resilient choice for re-establishing biodiversity and enhancing ecosystem resilience across coastal, woodland, and open forest landscapes.