Boscia albitrunca: ( Tree of Life ) native to Southern and Tropical Africa, living in the hot, dry, and often brackish low-lying areas, s...Read Moreometimes on abundant lime and occasionally found in rocky terrain. It is common tree of the Bushveld and Lowveld.It is often called the Tree of Life as it offers sustenance to both humans and animals.
TRUNK :The trunk is distinctly smooth and white or whitish grey with bare stems.
LEAVES:The leathery, grey-green leaves are arranged in clusters, are oblanceolate, 20-50 x 6-25 mm, entire and have a round apex
FLOWERS :
The flowers are yellowish green and heavily scented (July-Nov.) They are borne in clusters on short lateral shoots and are without petals. The flowers have 6-15 stamens .
Boscia albitrunca: ( Tree of Life ) native to Southern and Tropical Africa, living in the hot, dry, and often brackish low-lying areas, s...Read More