Splendid thorn, River thorn
Vachellia robusta
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 8 m high. It is spiny. It loses its leaves during the year. The pods are straight and wide. There are 3 subspecies.
Also as Mimosaceae.
Where it is found
It is a subtropical plant. It grows below 1,070 m above sea level. It can grow in arid places.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Botswana, East Africa, Ethiopia, Mozambique, Namibia, Somalia, South Africa, Southern Africa, Zimbabwe
How it is used for food
The gum is eaten as a snack.
Edible parts
Gum
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Mgunga, Moga, Mungi manzi
Synonyms
Acacia robusta Burch.;