
"Vachellia tortilis", widely known as "Acacia tortilis" but now attributed to the genus "Vachellia", is the umbrella thorn acacia, also known as "umbrella thorn" and "Israeli babool", a medium to large canopied tree native primarily to the savanna and Sahel of Africa, but also occurring in the Middle East.
Similar species: Fabales
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Uploaded Jan 14, 2023. Captured Jan 13, 2023 14:17 in 23G7+7P Dimona, Israel.