Wattle

Vela · WASP-19

IAU adoption2023/08/01

Name origin

Wattle is a genus of approximately 1000 species of shrubs and trees. The Golden Wattle (Acacia pycnantha), whose colour alludes to the G-type star WASP-19, is native to Australia and is the official floral emblem of Australia.

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