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Acacia karroo

Common Name(s): Karroo

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Family: Fabaceae

Native To: Africa

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Acacia karroo full view
Acacia karroo full view
Acacia karroo thorns
Acacia karroo spines


Acacia karroo flowers
Acacia karroo flowers
Acacia karroo flowers
Acacia karroo flowers

Natural History Notes:

Ethnobotany: Dried leaves are said to have antibacterial and antioxidant activity.


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Last Updated: October 27 2009