Black Wattle (Acacia Mearnsii) should not be confused with Blackwood (Acacia Melanoxylon). They are totally different species - with similar names.

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Wattles can be quite confusing. Until it flowers Black Wattle looks very similar to Silver Wattle (Acacia Dealbata, then the flowers look similar to Blackwood (Acacia Melanoxylon)

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Location: Mullum Mullum Creek Reserve in Ringwood, Victoria, Australia
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