Dr. Abdulaziz M. Assaeed

Acacia tortilis

Species

Fabaceae

Family

Samur

Vernacular Name

Life Form

Large shrub or small tree, up to 3 m high, usually flat-topped with several main branches ascending from the base. Spines often in alternating pairs of long (1-3 cm) straight ones and short curved ones. Leaves pinnae mostly in 4-6 pairs, leaflets in 6-10 pairs. Flowers pale yellow heads. Pods more or less spirally coiled, nearly 5-10 cm long. 

Description

Elevated well-drained areas, in flat desert basins

Habitat

Browsed by camels

Grazing Importance

Honey beekeeping  

Other Uses

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References