Papierbasdoring
Paperbark thorn
Vachellia sieberiana var. woodii
Familie / Family: Fabaceae
Afrikaans
Die Papierbasdoringboom het ‘n kenmerkende wit, papieragtige bas en lang, skerp dorings. Dit groei in savanne en oop bosveld. Interessante feit: Die bas van die Papierbasdoring skil af in dun lae, wat dit ‘n unieke voorkoms gee.
English
The Paperbark Thorn tree has a distinctive white, papery bark and long, sharp thorns. It grows in savannas and open woodlands. Interesting fact: The Paperbark Thorn’s bark peels off in thin layers, giving it a unique appearance.