Monkey Thorn (Apiesdoring) #

Senegalia galpinii

• Fast-growing deciduous tree with a wide, spreading canopy and pairs of hooked thorns that give it its common name.
• Known for its fine, feathery foliage and creamy-white puffball flowers, it brings both shade and texture to large gardens and bushveld settings.
• Supports a rich ecosystem; its flowers draw pollinators, while monkeys, birds, and antelopes feed on its seedpods.
• Easily anchors itself in harsh conditions, and its tough wood has been used in fencing and tools.
• Fixes nitrogen in the soil, improving fertility for plants around it.

Caution: Consult a qualified health practitioner before considering medically using or ingesting any plant parts. Any mentioned traditional uses are based on cultural practices and anecdotal evidence. They are not necessarily clinically proven or supported by modern scientific studies.