Vachellia cornigera (Bullhorn Acacia) - Image 6

Botanical names: Vachellia cornigera, Acacia cornigera

Common name: Bullhorn Acacia

Family: Fabaceae

Subfamily: Mimosoideae

Origin: Central America, Mexico

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall tree 10-20 ftFull sunDry conditionsModerate waterYellow, orange flowersThorny or spinyPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds
Vachellia cornigera (Bullhorn Acacia) grey thorns covering the trunk of this unique woody plant.


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