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Vachellia nilotica
babul
Other common names
gum arabic treesuntwood
Synonyms
Acacia scorpioidesAcacia nilotica
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Botanical details
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Genus
Vachellia
- Genus description
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
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