White thorn
Acacia hockii

Family: Fabaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 5 m tall. There are prickles along the stem. The leaves are twice divided and there are 8-18 pairs of pinnae. There are up to 50 pairs of pinnules on each pinnae. The flowers are yellow. They are in large clusters at the ends of branches. The pods are flattened.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, East Africa, Ethiopia, Kenya

How it is used for food

The inner bark is chewed to quench thirst.

Edible parts

Gum, bark

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Kinyua, Muuga

Synonyms

Acacia chariensis A. Chev.; Acacia seyal var. multijuga Baker f.;