Vachellia schaffneri
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Twisted acacia, Schaffner's acacia
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Summary
Source: WikipediaVachellia schaffneri, the twisted acacia or Schaffner's acacia, is a tree native to Mexico and the southwestern United States (Texas).
Description
A shrub or small tree. There are prickles along the stem. It grows 7-8 m tall. The branches are gnarled and twisted. The leaves are finely divided. 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 round and yellow. They are in large clusters at the ends of branches. The pods are flattened.
Edible Uses
Vachellia schaffneri wood is used for fuel and fences. The wood makes very good firewood. It is used for cooking. Vachellia schaffneri trees serve as food for animals. Goats and sheep browse leaves from the tree and eat the fuzzy beans when available late in the summer. Livestock use the trees for shade and shelter.
Distribution
It is a subtropical plant. It grows in arid places.
Where It Grows
Mexico*, North America, USA,
Cultivation
Plants are grown by seeds.
Synonyms
References (3)
- FAO, 2012, Forest Genetic Resources Situation in Mexico. Final Report of Project TCP/ 3301 p 286 (As Acacia schaffneri)
- Forest Genetic Resources Situation in Mexico, FAO 2012 Annex 15 p 286
- aridzonetrees.com
