Kingdom Plantae Family Fabaceae Scientific name Acacia schaffneri | Order Fabales Genus Acacia Rank Species | |
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Similar Senegalia berlandieri, Acacia alpina, Vachellia constricta, Acacia complanata, Acacia vestita | ||
Acacia schaffneri (twisted acacia or Schaffner's acacia) is a tree native to Mexico and the United States (Texas).
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Uses
Acacia schaffneri wood is used for fuel and fences. The wood makes very good firewood. It is used for cooking.
Acacia schaffneri trees serve as food for animals. Goats and sheep browse leaves from the tree and eat the fuzzy beans when available late in the summer. Livestock use the trees for shade and shelter.
Some chemical compounds found in Acacia schaffneri
The foliage and seeds of Acacia schaffneri have a protein content of about 11.6%.
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