the acacia tree (in my backyard)

[m_apollo8239]

So my bf and I moved house a month ago and the 1 acre backyard came with all kinds if neet-o tress and bushes. (I'm still exploring) Among them are three pomegranate bushels, a rose bush, a almond tree, and this, what is shown here, I'm pretty sure is an Acacia tree. I did some research on it and feel like I have a good idea of its general uses. I guess it's the tree where gum Arabic comes from. If anyone knows more id love to know!
-Mike

[Firebird]

I'm pretty sure acacia blooms are yellow balls. I'm going to go to my tree book and see what we got here
FF

[Firebird]

Ok... I found this link...does it look like this? http://www.treesthatpleasenurseryblog.c ... adise.html
They didn't have any pod pic's. Lets be sure you have the right plant before you use it. I don't know much about this one. But the link says the seed pods are poisonous.
BB, Firebird

[m_apollo8239]

Wow! That's exactly what it looks like, seems I have a yellow bird of paradise plant instead! Well it's still lovely! But I won't be messin with the pods though! Thanks a bunch Firebird!

[m_apollo8239]

Scientific name: Caesalpinia gilliesi . im reading on several sites all parts are toxic. yikes, definitely NOT acacia! hahaha

[Firebird]

Glad we figured that out...so can this plant be use in a magical way? I have never seen it.
FF

[m_apollo8239]

Me too! Well, my web search has yielded little results. i'll def be hitting the books later to maybe find more info!

[m_apollo8239]

I'd never seen it either!