A small open tree, favouring the heathlands of the north-eastern coast of tropical north-eastern coast of tropical Queensland.

Heath Wattle - Acacia legnota - Photo by Bill Hinton

The phyllodes are strongly curved with prominent veins. These trees often form groves and at flowering present a charming exhibition of bright golden-yellow blossoms.

Flowers appear in June and are followed by flat seed pods which measure up to 12cm in length.