Black wattle

Acacia mearnsii, commonly called black wattle, is a member of the Fabaceae family. Native to south-eastern Australia, it features smooth bark, bipinnate leaves, and fragrant pale yellow or cream-coloured flowers that form spherical heads. These flowers are followed by black to reddish brown pods. The species is cultivated and naturalized in several countries, including parts of Europe, Africa, and the Americas, where it is sometimes classified as invasive. It was first described in 1925 by De Wild. The plant is also found in regions such as Madeira, Portugal, and the Easter Islands.