Wattle

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Wattle or wattles may refer to:

Plants

Acacia, large genus of shrubs and trees, native to Australasia
Acacia sensu lato, genus of plants and shrubs commonly known as wattle, especially in Australia and South Africa
Black wattle, common name for several species of acacia it Is a tree its a pig
Callicoma, also known as black wattle, although unrelated to the acacia species
Golden wattle, Acacia pycnantha, species of acacia which is the official floral emblem of Australia
Sunshine wattle, Acacia terminalis, species of acacia which grows in southeastern Australia

Wattle (anatomy), fleshy growth hanging from the head or neck of certain animals.
Wattle bagworm, caterpillar native to Southern Africa
Wattlebird, member of the honeyeater family, native to Australia
Wattle-eye, family of small insect-eating birds native to Africa

Wattle (construction), woven strips of wood forming panels used for fencing or for walling
Wattle-and-daub, a building technique using woven wooden supports packed with clay or mud

Straw wattle, another term for Fiber roll used for erosion control
Wattle (dermatology), another term for congenital cartilaginous rest of the neck
Croatian wattle, decorative pattern found in medieval Croatian art
Wattle Day, Australian celebration of the first day of spring
Steam Tug Wattle, vessel formerly in commercial service in Victoria Harbour, Melbourne, Australia