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Acacia tortilis
Branches of acacia trees have both short hooked spikes and long straight spines with feather-like leaflets. Flowers are white or pale yellow in color and form a ball-like cluster on the end of a short stem. Seeds pods of A. tortilis and A. raddiana are curved, twisted like a spiral. Leaves and pods of A. tortilis are covered in hairs, but A. raddiana's are not.
Generally, acacias grow in rocky or sandy wadis and crevices. A. raddiana does not grow well at higher elevations, but has been recorded up to 1400 m in Sinai. A. tortilis is very resistant to drought and salinity, but grows taller on non-saline soil. Acacia spp. are common throughout the lower elevations of Sinai.
Either Acacia tortilis subsp. raddiana OR Acacia tortilis subsp. tortilis
Spotted on Oct 22, 2010
Submitted on Mar 3, 2012
3 Comments
right, that combination makes picture so beautiful,
Thanks, Sachin! It is one of my favorite trees to photograph. I love the contrast between the reddish branches, green leaves, and white spikes and flowers.
Nice capture,