The golden wattle is the national flower of Australia — a burst of fluffy gold blossom that gives the country its national colors of green and gold.

• National flower: The golden wattle
• Scientific name: Acacia pycnantha
• Status: Official national floral emblem (1988)
• Symbolism: resilience and unity

About Australia’s national flower

The golden wattle was proclaimed Australia’s official floral emblem in 1988, the country’s bicentenary. Its dense sprays of tiny golden flowers bloom in late winter and spring, and its green-and-gold coloring became the basis for Australia’s national sporting colors. National Wattle Day is celebrated on September 1.

Symbolism and tradition

Hardy and quick to regenerate after fire, the wattle came to symbolize the resilience of the Australian land and its people.

National flower of Australia FAQs

What is the national flower of Australia?

The national flower of Australia is the golden wattle (Acacia pycnantha), declared the official national floral emblem in 1988.

What does Australia’s national flower represent?

The golden wattle symbolizes resilience and unity, and its green foliage and gold blooms give Australia its national colors.

What are Australia’s national colors?

Australia’s national colors, green and gold, come from its national flower, the golden wattle, whose green foliage and golden blooms inspired the country’s sporting colors.

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