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Common (vernacular) names applied to California vascular plants

compiled by Elizabeth Painter

up to date as of May 1, 2016

Common names (also referred to as vernacular names) are applied differently at different times and places by different users. This list is compiled from many sources and is intended to be as comprehensive as possible. It is not intended to indicate which common name is correct or preferred. Please send comments about this page to Elizabeth Painter (beth.painter.48@gmail.com).





TaxonAcacia podalyriifolia
groupEudicots
FamilyFabaceae
Family common name(s)legume; legumes; leguminosae; pea; bean; clover; pulse; pulses
Genus common name(s)acacia; wattle
Species common name(s)Queensland silver wattle; pearl wattle; pearl acacia; Mount Morgan wattle; Mt Morgan wattle; Mount Morgan acacia; Mt Morgan acacia
 
 
Common name(s) generally applied to other taxa or multiple taxaQueensland wattle, silver wattle are applied to multiple Acacia taxa
 
 
 
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