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thorny shrubs and trees of the family Leguminosae.
The Acacia Tree, native to Africa, is truly the tree of life. It can survive
drought conditions because it has developed long taproots that can
penetrate deeply into the earth - sometimes up to a hundred feet - and
due to this it can survive decades of drought by tapping subterranean
reservoirs, which other plants cannot reach. It is also fire resistant in that
some varieties re-sprout from the root crown when a fire damages the
above ground portion of the tree.
The acacia is useful in several respects. It is a strong tree that provides
shelter for wild animals from the searing heat of the sun, as well as
provides food and nourishment. In many places, it is the only shade that
a traveler can find in an otherwise bright and blistering desert.
Across vast regions of these deserts, the acacia provides the only quality
cooking fuel. The sap which oozes from the bark of this important tree is
known as "gum Arabic" and is a useful ingredient in desert cookery The
wood of the acacia, or shittim, is a natural insect repellent. It is a very
beautiful close-grained wood, orange when cut, turning darker with age.
The wood of the acacia is very hard, and an excellent building material:
whether one is building something as important as a tabernacle or as
common as a camel saddle - acacia is a durable choice.
Since ancient times, the Acacia has been a symbol of stability and
resilience.
Phone: 727-823-4864 - Fax: 800-582-1083
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