They are the most dominant tree species in the savannah wilderness. They can withstand severe hot and dry conditions of the Savanna sometimes lasting from several months to many years. During such times their leafless, desiccated appearance may insinuate that they are lifeless, but it takes just takes a few drops of rain and they will brighten up the arid savannah with delightful blossoms. Many call them the acacia but I call them the engineers of life in the savannah.
The acacia comprise of pod bearing trees belonging to the subfamily Mimosoideae of the family Fabaceae. There are approximately 1300 species of acacia but majority of them are located in Australia. Known as the thorn tree, the acacia are adapted to the adverse climatic conditions of the savannah by having long deep roots that can reach the water table. Some have subcutaneous roots on the…
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