Vachellia prasinata

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A small tree. It grows 4.5 m tall. The crown is rounded and the branches are spreading. The bark is grey to black and deeply cracked. The flowers are pale yellow to white. The fruit are pods that split open. They have 3-5 seeds.

It is an at risk species. Also as Mimosaceae.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in dry woodland and semi-desert. It has been collected at 1,000 m above sea level in Ethiopia

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Ethiopia (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Seeds

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Dodoti

Synonyms

Acacia prasinata A. Hunde;