Acacia jacquemontii – Famine Foods

Acacia jacquemontii

Uses

India: this plant yields a small quantity of gum.

Additional Information

Name Authority:
Benth.
Vernaculars:
Rajasthan, Jaisalmer district: Boo-banwali.
Misc:
Although of inferior quality [sic], it is used in times of scarcity and will sustain life for days when no other edibles are available.

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