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Acacia

Acacia senegal

Acacias are beautiful trees with feathery leaves and thorny branches. They provide shade and are home to many animals in the savannas and grasslands.

Habitat: Savannas, Grasslands

Appearance

The Acacia is a thorny tree or shrub with feathery, delicate green leaves. It often displays pale yellow or creamy white flowers clustered in small, round puffs or spikes. Its bark can range from smooth to fissured, usually brownish-grey.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderFabalesFamilyFabaceaeGenusSenegalia
Acacia
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Acacia

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

2/5 · Low

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Interesting facts

Acacia wood is super strong and used to build furniture and tools.

Ancient Egyptians used Acacia to make medicine and even glue for mummies!

Gum arabic from Acacia is used in candies, sodas, and medicines!

Some Acacias are called "mimosa" even though they're different plants!

Special abilities

Ability

Gum Guardian

Acacia can produce a sticky substance called gum arabic that seals its wounds, helping it survive dry periods by storing moisture.

Ability

Thorn Defense

Acacia has sharp thorns that protect its leaves and branches from hungry animals, making it a tough snack to eat.

Ability

Drought Fighter

Acacia has incredibly long taproots that can reach deep underground to find water, helping it thrive in very dry environments.

Ability

Soil Enricher

Acacia trees have special bacteria in their roots that help add nitrogen to the soil, making it richer for other plants.

Measurements & details

Height
400-1500 cm
Spread
300-1000 cm
Flower Size
0.2-0.5 cm
Bloom Season
Dry season to early wet season
Edible
Yes
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

eats

Giraffe

Giraffa camelopardalis

Browses on acacia leaves and shoots.

eats

African Elephant

Loxodonta africana

Eats acacia leaves, pods, and bark.

pollinates

Honey Bee

Apis mellifera

Gathers nectar and pollen from acacia flowers.

eats

Dorcas Gazelle

Gazella dorcas

Feeds on acacia leaves, pods, and flowers.

symbiotic with

Rhizobium bacteria

Rhizobium leguminosarum

Fixes nitrogen in acacia roots, aiding plant growth.

Traits

Also known as

Gum Arabic TreeSenegal Gum

Collections

Safety

Danger

2/5 · Low

Enjoy looking at acacias from a safe distance and avoid touching their thorns.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Acacia?

400-1500 cm

How wide does Acacia spread?

300-1000 cm

How big are the flowers on Acacia?

0.2-0.5 cm

When does Acacia bloom?

Dry season to early wet season

Is Acacia edible?

Yes

Is Acacia toxic?

None

What is Acacia's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Acacia pollinated?

Insect

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