help it looks like a sensitive plant but don't think it is

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  1. shaz

    shaz Apprentice Gardener

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    Hi this is a shrub that looks like a sensitive plant , can someone help I.d. it please
     

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    Not sensitive plant but I'm watching with interest to see what it is. It looks like it could be rather attractive.
     
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    Looks like Acacia baileyana purpurea.
     
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      Hi Thanks very much , thats great , that's my plant I was looking at shrubs and its under trees in my book
       
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      Here's them near me ...

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