Scented Thorn

Lekkerruikpeul -Acacia nilotica

• Thorns are in pairs that slant backwards
• Seed pods look like a string of beads, they don’t burst open but break into segments when they fall to the ground
• Strong smelling pods – they have a sweet smell – like apples
• Bark and pods rich in tannins
• Pods can be toxic to domestic animals