Vachellia karroo

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sweet thorn

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Other common names

Cape gum tree, dorn-boom

Synonyms

Acacia karroo
Acacia horrida misapplied

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Botanical Details

Family
Fabaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Genus
A genus of flowering trees, shrubs and climbers found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world with divided foliage, spiny at the base, and spherical yellow or creamy-white flowers
Name Status
Correct