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Vachellia macracantha (Humboldt & Bonpland ex Willdenow) Seigler & Ebinger. Apopanax, Longspine Acacia, Porknut, Cuindora. Phen: May-Jun. Hab: Coastal hammocks, also planted as an ornamental and rarely naturalized. Dist: S. and c. FL peninsula; Bahamas; Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Origin/Endemic status: Native

Synonymy : = FNA11.1, K3, K4, Mex, WI, Seigler & Ebinger (2005); = Acacia macracantha Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd. – Bah, K1, SE3, WH3, Isely (1969), Isely (1998)

Links to other floras: = Vachellia macracantha - FNA11.1

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: UPL

Heliophily : 9

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image of plant© Keith Bradley | Original Image ⭷
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