white thorn acacia

White Thorn Acacia (Acacia constricta) is another native acacia in our area. It’s not as common Cat Claw Acacia (Acacia greggii) which is too bad for us hikers because it’s in bloom right now and it’s wonderfully aromatic!
white thorn acacia
white thorn acacia bloom

Stems of new growth is red.
white thorn acacia

White thorns are typical but not always present.
white thorn acacia

Distinctive “constricted” seedpods. This photo is from October, 2007.
white thorn acacia

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