kalahari christmas tree (dichrostachys cinerea) with green leaves and flower buds.

dichrostachys cinerea sicklebush bell mimosa chinese lantern tree kalahari christmas legume flowers fabaceae acacia saint domingue kalahari-weihnachtsbaum mimosa clochette leaves bicoloured cylindrical spikes fragrant thorns compound hanging lilac pale purple colour yellow seedpods seeds fruits mustard-brown weed invasive species twisted spiraled foliage indoor bonsai plant brushwood thickets hedges teak forest grassland edible nectar honey fuelwood hardwood traditional medicine rich nutrients cultivated grow drier forests woodland climate temperature