In which country is the Plateau of the Great Karroo?
Vachellia karroo The name acacia is derived from Greek "akis" a point or barb. Karroo is one of the old spellings of karoo which cannot be corrected because of the laws governing botanical nomenclature (giving of names). Notifiable in NSW, Australia. It is illegal to not notify the NSW government of the existence of this plant. Vachellia karroo Vachellia karroo, commonly known as the Sweet thorn, is a species of acacia, native to southern Africa from southern Angola east to Mozambique, and south to South Africa. It is a shrub or small to medium-sized tree which grows to height of 12m. It
Vachellia karroo dry areas, the tree's presence is a sign of water, both above and underground. The tree is especially useful as forage and fodder for domestic and wild animals. Apparently, there is no risk of poisoning from it. Goats seem to like "V. karroo" better than cattle. The small pom-pom shaped yellow flowers are attractive in mid-summer. The flowers make it a very good source of forage for honey bees; honey from it has a pleasant taste. "V. karroo" is an excellent source of firewood and charcoal. The wood is also used for fencing posts for cattle byres or kraals. The