Acacia mellifera — a medium houseplant
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Acacia mellifera

Acacia Mellifera

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Senegalia mellifera is a common thorn tree in Africa. The name mellifera refers to its sweet-smelling blossoms and honey. Its lumber turns pitch black when oiled. Common names of the tree include Blackthorn and Swarthaak (Afrikaans). It is listed as being not threatened.

CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Genus
Acacia
Family
Fabaceae
ALSO KNOWN AS

Other names.

en Black thorn
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Acacia mellifera leaf
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Acacia mellifera leaf
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Acacia mellifera flower
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Acacia mellifera flower
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Acacia mellifera fruit
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Acacia mellifera fruit
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