Plant Type
The crown is somewhat flattened or rounded.The pods are sweetly-scented and attract myriads of insects and is also eaten by game.
Plant Description
The crown of Vachellia nilotica is somewhat flattened or rounded. The bark is blackish grey or dark brown and deeply grooved, with longitudinal fissures. Most of the browsers eat the leaves. The pods are sweetly-scented and attract myriads of insects.
Vachellia nilotica is used as firewood and for fencing posts. The bark exudes an edible gum and is used medicinally.