acacia tree
short desert tree, reaching 3-5 m tall, with a wide crown; has sharp spines, finely divided leaves, and tiny pale yellow flowers arranged in drooping bunches; produces a bean pod that is twisted and looped when dry; member of Mimosa family, Acacia tortilis or Acacia raddiana
“acacia tree.” Atlas. Accessed 2026. https://fcbh-atlas.vercel.app/en/term/acacia-tree
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