Dr. Abdulaziz M. Assaeed

Acacia ehrenbergiana

Species

Fabaceae

Family

Salam

Vernacular Name

Life Form

Large shrub usually with multiple branches ascending from the base, 2-4 m high. leaves with only 1-2 pairs of pinnae, leaflets 6-10 pairs. Flowers in yellow heads, solitary or clustered in the axils. Pods up to 10 cm long, contains few seeds

Description

Silty wadi basins often in groups

Habitat

Browsed by camels

Grazing Importance

Honey beekeeping

Other Uses

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