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| − | '''''Vachellia cornigera''''', commonly known as '''Bullhorn Acacia''' ([[family (biology)|family]] [[Fabaceae]]), is a swollen-thorn tree native to [[Mexico]] and [[Central America]]. The common name of "bullhorn" refers to the enlarged, hollowed-out, swollen thorns (technically called '''stipular spines''') that occur in pairs at the base of leaves, and resemble the horns of a steer. In [[Yucatán]] (one region where the bullhorn acacia thrives) it is called "subín", in [[Panamá]] the locals call them "cachito" (little horn). The tree grows to a height of {{convert|10|m|ft}}. | + | '''''Acacia cornigera''''' or '''''Vachellia cornigera''''', commonly known as '''Bullhorn Acacia''' ([[family (biology)|family]] [[Fabaceae]]), is a swollen-thorn tree native to [[Mexico]] and [[Central America]]. The common name of "bullhorn" refers to the enlarged, hollowed-out, swollen thorns (technically called '''stipular spines''') that occur in pairs at the base of leaves, and resemble the horns of a steer. In [[Yucatán]] (one region where the bullhorn acacia thrives) it is called "subín", in [[Panamá]] the locals call them "cachito" (little horn). The tree grows to a height of {{convert|10|m|ft}}. |
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General Plant Info
Acacia cornigera or Vachellia cornigera, commonly known as Bullhorn Acacia (family Fabaceae), is a swollen-thorn tree native to Mexico and Central America. The common name of "bullhorn" refers to the enlarged, hollowed-out, swollen thorns (technically called stipular spines) that occur in pairs at the base of leaves, and resemble the horns of a steer. In Yucatán (one region where the bullhorn acacia thrives) it is called "subín", in Panamá the locals call them "cachito" (little horn). The tree grows to a height of Template:Convert.
Geographic distribution
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Identification
Alkaloid content
Extraction
Other uses
The thorns of V. cornigera, are often strung into unusual necklaces and belts. In El Salvador the horn-shaped thorns provide the legs for small ballerina seed dolls which are worn as decorative pins.
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