Balanites

Balanites aegyptiaca

The Balanites aegyptiaca tree reaches 10 m (33 ft) in height with a generally narrow form. The branches have long, straight green spines arranged in spirals. The dark green compound leaves grow out of the base of the spines and are made up of two leaflets which are variable in size and shape. The fluted trunk has grayish-brown, ragged bark with yellow-green patches where it is shed.

Other Details

• Family :
  Zygophyllaceae
• Common Name :
  Desert date, and the tree soap berry tree or bush, Thorn tree, Egyptian myrobalan, Egyptian balsam o
• Origin :
  Africa and parts of the Middle East.