Vachellia prasinata
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Summary
Source: WikipediaVachellia prasinata (syn. Acacia prasinata) is a species of plant in the family Fabaceae. It is found only in Ethiopia. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Description
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.
Edible Uses
The seeds are edible.
Known Hazards
This is an at-risk species.
Distribution
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,
Where It Grows
Africa, East Africa, Ethiopia*,
Notes
It is an at risk species. Also as Mimosaceae.
Synonyms
Acacia prasinata A. Hunde
Also Known As
Dodoti
References (1)
- Feyssa, D. H., et al, 2011, Seasonal availability an consumption of wild edible plants in semiarid Ethiopia; Implications to food security and climate change adaptation. Journal of Horticulture and Forestry 3(5): 138-149 (As Acacia prasinata)
