Acacia (Vachellia) ID, please #2

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  1. Fof

    Fof New Member

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    This one I first found in some open land, outside Marrakech, Morocco, Jan. Very dry. (1st 3 images)
    The leaves were very long, in the order of 1m long. I cannot find anything in the genus with leaves that long.
    Acacia spp A  01a.jpg Acacia spp A  02a.jpg Acacia spp A  03a.jpg
    The second one I found, was in a more "cultivated" area.
    I cannot be totally sure, but I believe they are both the same species.
    Acacia spp A  04a.jpg Acacia spp A  05a.jpg
    Any and all suggestions welcome.

    TIA
    Fof
     
  2. Tyrlych

    Tyrlych Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    Looks like Parkinsonia.
     
  3. Fof

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    Parkinsonia? Never heard of it, but it certainly looks good.
    If so, definately not a native, as I originally thought.
    Now to try and get to species level.
    Thanks a lot.
     
  4. Fof

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    Based on what little I can find on line, regarding Parkinsonia spp., I suspect it may be P.aculeata.
    What would help to confirm would be the flowers.
    I guess a bit more research between now and when I can next get down there.
     

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