[Part 2] Australia's Floral Emblem - Golden Wattle "Acacia pycnantha"

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Coming from the Fabaceae family of trees, these native flora has 'phyllodes' instead of 'true leaves'.

The Golden Wattle can also grow up to 8 meters tall and was made Australia's floral emblem in 1988, featuring in postal stamps and on coins.