What does "silver wattle" mean?

Any of various shrubs of the genus Acacia having silvery foliage, especially Acacia dealbata of southeastern Australia and Tasmania.

What is a synonym for "silver wattle"?

Common synonyms include: acacia dealbata, mimosa.

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1
Any of various shrubs of the genus Acacia having silvery foliage, especially Acacia dealbata of southeastern Australia and Tasmania. Australia
"Dogs were heard howling and there was a rustle in the silver wattle."
2
evergreen Australasian tree having white or silvery bark and young leaves and yellow flowers wordnet

"Dogs were heard howling and there was a rustle in the silver wattle."