About Vachellia aroma (Gillies ex Hook. & Arn.) Seigler & Ebinger
Vachellia aroma (Gillies ex Hook. & Arn.) Seigler & Ebinger is a small, perennial, thorny tree that is native to Peru, Chile, Argentina, and Paraguay. Its common names include aromita, aromo negro, espinillo, and tusca. This species is not classified as threatened. While some sources list Vachellia macracantha as a synonym for Vachellia aroma, genetic analysis confirms the two are distinct but closely related species. Bees use Vachellia aroma to produce honey. The tree has very hard wood, which is used for making tools, posts, and firewood.
