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Prickly Acacia eaten by Dromedary Camel
Prickly Acacia (Vachellia nilotica subsp. indic a), is native to the Asian Subcontinent but was introduced to Australia, especially the open downs country of Western Queensland in the 1950s for shade and fodder. It soon became a noxious weed with a strangle hold on many areas. Camels have been implemented in some areas to browse and beat the thorny pest into submission. Australia has the largest population of wild camels in the world.
''Vachellia nilotica'' subsp. ''indica'' is a perennial tree native to Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Nepal and Pakistan. It is also cultivated in Angola, Egypt, Ethiopia, and Tanzania. Common names for it include Babul, Kikar and Prickly Acacia.
Its uses include chemical products, environmental management, fiber, food and drink, forage, medicine and wood.
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