Acacia ulicifolia, commonly known as Prickly Moses or Juniper Wattle, is a shrub native to the dry sclerophyll forests and heathlands of southeastern Australia, including New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, and Tasmania. This species is adapted to a range of habitats from coastal areas to tablelands. It typically grows to a height of 1.6 to 6.6 feet (0.5 to 2 meters) and features smooth grey bark and short, needle-like phyllodes that give it a prickly appearance. The plant is known for its pale cream, rod-shaped flowers that bloom from mid-autumn to mid-spring, offering a long flowering season that is particularly beneficial to pollinators.

Prickly Moses is valued for its hardiness and ability to thrive in poor, sandy soils, making it a suitable choice for erosion control and as a low-maintenance ornamental in gardens. It is often used in habitat restoration projects and as a screen or hedge in cultivation. This species prefers full sun to part shade and requires well-drained soils. While it is drought-tolerant once established, it benefits from occasional watering during prolonged dry periods. Gardeners should be aware that the sharp phyllodes can make handling the plant difficult.CC BY-SA 4.0