Umbrella thorn (Vachellia tortilis)

At a glance

Lifecycle

Perennial (hardy)

Exposure

Full sun

Time to harvest

70–180 days

Sources FAO EcoCrop (Lifecycle, Exposure)

Scientific synonyms Acacia tortilis

Same genus

• Sweet acacia (Vachellia farnesiana)
• Acacia abyssinica (Vachellia abyssinica)
• Karroothorn (Vachellia karroo)

The whole genus Vachellia