Vachellia horrida

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 1.3-3.6 m tall. It has a flat crown. The leaves have 2-6 pairs of pinnae. There are 5-11 pairs of leaflets. The flowers are cream. The pods are brown and 3-6 cm long.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Kenya

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Galls

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Acacia horrida (L.) Willd.; Mimosa horrida L.; and others