Ana Tree (Anaboom)

Ana Tree (Anaboom) #

Faidherbia albida


Faidherbia albida
  • A drought-resistant species that improves soil through nitrogen fixation and supports farming in dry zones.
  • Its pods and leaves provide livestock fodder during the dry season when grazing is limited.
  • The bark has traditional uses for cleaning wounds and easing digestion.
  • Often planted for shade, it is respected in many communities as a symbol of resilience and provision.
  • Unusually, it grows leaves during the dry season and sheds them in the rains.