RASPBERRY JAM WATTLE 10 Seeds | Acacia Acuminata Narrow Phyllode Sacred Shaman
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RASPBERRY JAM WATTLE 10 Seeds - Acacia acuminata - Narrow Phyllode
These medicinal grade Acacia acuminata narrow phyllode variety seeds possess a high quality genetic profile and are harvested fresh.
Reported to contain up to 1.6% of The Spirit Molecule alkaloid in the bark, 0.72% in the stems and between 0.6% - 1% in the phyllodes.
ABOUT RASBERRY JAM WATTLE
Acacia acuminata is native to southwestern region of Western Australia. The species name acuminata comes from the Latin word ‘acuminatus’, which means ‘pointed’ or ‘elongated’. This refers to the long tapering point at the end of each phyllode. The common name Raspberry Jam Wattle refers to the strong odour of freshly cut wood which smells like raspberry jam.
Acacia acuminata is now accommodated in three variants - typical, narrow phyllode and small seed. The narrow phyllode variety having the most interesting alkaloid profile.
Acacia acuminata grows as a tall shrub or small tree growing 3m - 7m. In ideal conditions it may grow to a height of 10m but in most of its distribution it does not grow above 5m. As with most Acacia species, it has phyllodes rather than true leaves. These are bright green, around 10cm long and about 10mm wide and finish in a long point. The lemon yellow flowers are held in tight cylindrical clusters about 2cm long with flowering occur late Winter to Spring. The pods are light brown and flattened, about10cm long and 5mm wide and are present during Summer.
HOW TO GROW RASPBERRY JAM WATTLE FROM SEED
The seed of most, if not all, members of the Acacia genus has a hard seed coat and benefits from scarification before sowing to aide germination. This can usually be done by pouring a small amount of nearly boiling water on the seeds (being careful not to cook them) and then soaking them for 12 - 24 hours in warm water. By this time they should have imbibed moisture and swollen. If they have not, then carefully make a nick in the seed coat being careful not to damage the embryo and soak for a further 12 hours before sowing.
MEDICINAL USE OF RASPBERRY JAM WATTLE
The Noongar people of Western Australia collect the gum of this tree to store in large round balls that are then eaten either alone or used as a sweetener. The gum has its medicinal uses in treating inflamed throats, coughs and gastrointestinal conditions like stomach aches and bloating. Acacia acuminata is valued for its wood density making it excellent fuel wood and commonly used to build fence posts and turned objects.
CULINARY USES OF RASPBERRY JAM WATTLE
The nutritional composition of the numerous seeds, a shiny brown-black colour, is 45% protein, 28% fats and 15% carbohydrates. The seed of many Acacia species, including this one, is edible and highly nutritious, and can be eaten safely as a fairly major part of the diet. Not all species are edible, however, and some can contain moderate levels of toxins. Especially when harvesting from the wild, care should be taken to ensure correct identification of any plants harvested for food. Especially in times of drought, many Acacia species can concentrate high levels of the toxin Hydrogen Cyanide in their foliage, making them dangerous for herbivores to eat.
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF RASPBERRY JAM WATTLE
Reported to contain up to 1.6% of The Spirit Molecule alkaloid in the bark, 0.72% in the stems and between 0.6% - 1% in the phyllodes.
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