Vachellia nilotica subsp. adstringens

'Vachellia nilotica'' subsp. adstringens''' is a perennial tree. It is not listed as being threatened. Some common names for it are cassie, piquants blancs and piquant lulu. Its geographic distribution includes Africa, Asia, the Indian Ocean area and the Middle East.

'Vachellia nilotica'' subsp. adstringens' is difficult to tell apart from Vachellia karoo'' without seeing the seed pods.

Wood
The tree's wood heartwood has a density of about 0.945 g/cm3 and its sapwood has a density of about 0.827 g/cm3.