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Acacia nebrownii (Water
Acacia) is a
dense spiny shrub to
small tree in South
Africa that can reach
heights of 20 feet. It typically growing
at low
elevations in dry
grassland and scrub
areas along dry water
courses forming
thickets. The bark is a
reddish smooth color
with young branches
yellowish to orange.
White thorns up to two
inches long protect wild
life nesting within the
branches. In bloom a
beautiful display of
golden yellow balls fill
the tree. In Namibia
sightings of A.
nebrownii hint at
underground water, thus
the common name 'Water
Acacia'. |