The Golden Wattle is the national flower of Australia. Not only is a very beautiful and unique flower but has much significance as well. The flower is yellowish golden in color and this is why it is famously known as the Golden Wattle. Biologically it belongs to the family of the Acacia PynanthaBenth. As far as the fragrance of the flower is concerned, this beautiful flower surprisingly smells like cherry, which is a fruit. The Australians absolutely adore their national flower and it holds much value to them as well. Unlike other flowers this little flower does not only look pleasant to the eyes but there are many other facts about this flower that make it one of its own kinds.
Interesting little-known facts about the Golden Wattle flower
In addition to being yellow and gold in color, cherry in fragrance and the national flower of Australia there are several other interesting facts that are associated with this flower. However, these facts are not very commonly known to everyone and this is why we have gathered them for the interest of our readers!
1. Golden wattle is a spring exclusive flower
There are many beautiful flowers that can be fund around the year at all times regardless of what the season is. The perfect of example of such a flower are red roses and white tulips; these flowers are available and very common at all times of a year. However the same cannot be said for the Golden wattle because it is exclusively a springs flower only. This flower blooms all around Australia in the spring and lasts until the end of spring only.
2. The Golden Wattle looks unique
Unlike other flowers that have medium sized twigs and full large sized bloomed head, this flower does not look that way. In fact not only is its beautifully rich yellow golden color unique but so is its other appearance. Each flower has 5 petals; never more or less and all petals are very closely arranged with each other on a very long stamen or twig. However, these flowers are never alone but are rather found in closely joint clusters.
3. It is found on the Australian currency
As it is the much beloved national flower of the beautiful Australia it is bound to be treated specially as well. This is why you find these flowers all over the currency notes of Australian dollars. As a special and exclusive flower, it has its rightful exclusive place as well.
4. The most popular use of Golden Wattle is as ornaments
If there is one thing that can win the heart of girls other than diamonds then it is a flower. However, for Australian girls, it is all the tiny bunch of beautiful yellow flowers, rich in color and having a beautiful fragrance. The most popular use of these flowers is not in bouquets but in fact as ornaments and accessories. Little beautiful Golden wattle necklaces and head crowns are very popular not only amongst adults but little girls as well. Most of the bridesmaids in Australian weddings use this kind of flower. It is also popularly used in decorations.
5. Only Australian Acacia PynanthaBenth has a name
News for many people is that the Acacia PynanthaBenth is not only commonly found in Australia but is a common flower in America and Africa. However, only the Australia Acacia PynanthaBenth has a name and is called the Australian Golden Wattle. Other American and African species have no particular name and are referred to as only Acacia. This is what makes these flower very exclusive and worthy for all Australian people.
6. Australia celebrates it national flower day
Every country mostly has a national animal, flower and even color. However not every country values it national assets quite as much as Australia. The people of Australia are very passionate about their homage and culture and are very warm and humble. They like to enjoy all the little things in life. This is why Australian people celebrate a national flower day in their country on September 1 every year. This is a way in which they celebrate the natural beauty that God has bestowed them with.
7. This is used as an edible flower
The people of Australia really like to decorate their foods and use many colorful things to do so. Much to a surprise for many people the Golden Wattle is used as a decoration in many popular Australian dishes and is also edible in its natural form.