What is the Wattle tree?
The term Wattle refers to members of the plant acacia . The species in this family can be either trees or shrubs and are also called Wattles and Thorn Trees. Tannin in their dense leaves was first recognized in ancient times for its pharmacological properties. Some species contain organic carbon compounds called alkaloids that can be reaped for psychoactive purposes.
Wattle trees can be found south as 43. Parallel in Tasmania in Australia and Argentina. Acacias also inhabits the Savan region in some Caribbean islands, the valley of the Jordan River and on various parts of Europe and South Asia, as well as desert sites on the Sinai Peninsula and Africa. The name of the plant changes depending on the region in which it is found, but the two most common are Acacia, usually used in Africa and America and Wattle, used in Australia.
The alternative name for the tree Wattle, Acacia, comes from the Greek word prothn. Although not every species has thorns, some, such as acacia whatLinsii in Central America, yes. This allows ants to live in hollow thorns and protect the tree from any foreign attackers, whether an animal or a plant.
leaves formation is most often made of pinnate design, which is a feather similar to the arrangement in which individual leaves grow directly in pairs opposite each other on both sides of the branch and continue in this pattern until the end of the branch. Flowers found on Wattle trees are globular and usually yellow. Flowers have a long stick that protrudes from five petals.
People have found numerous uses for Acacias since ancient times. It is known that some cultures, especially in Africa and Central America, employ acacia as part of their traditional medicine, while others used it in perfumes, which is a practice that still exists. Acacias are also due to their ornamental value and harvested for their unique grained timber.
tannin nalEspecially in many types of Wattle tree, especially many Australian species, it is a highly sought -after commodity used in the field of medicine. Some trees of poisoning contain carbon compounds called alkaloids, which are expected to discourage predators who could otherwise damage the tree. Human societies used these alkaloids for their psychoactive and hallucinogenic properties. This was a common practice in many tribal religions whose followers lived near trees. Some individuals also use this for recreational purposes.