There is a nectary at the widest part of the phyllode. This refers to the long tapering point at the end of each phyllode. There may or may not be normal pinnate leaves at the tip of the phyllode. Each phyllode is in length and wide. At the base of each phyllode is a nectary gland, which secretes a sugary fluid. Furthermore, each phyllode extends into a spine. Like most "Acacias" it has phyllode s rather than true leaves. Each phyllode is in length and has a width of . The dense flower spikes are paired in phyllode axils and have a length of . Thus, the phyllode comes to serve the functions of the leaf. Thus the phyllode comes to serve the purpose of the leaf. The phyllode bases can have resinous ribs with some red-glandular hairs.