Acacia tortilis

Sunrise with acacia trees

This is the fruit pod of a desert acacia. These fruits are a food source for many different desert creatures such as beetles, gazelles and more.

This desert tree originates in the African savannas. The species penetrates northwards along the rift valley and created a savanna-like landscape in the Arava Valley between Jordan and Israel. It is an important factor of the whole ecosystem, many animals live in it or eat it, others rest in its shade.

Acacia tortilisLocation: Wadi Gimal-Hamata (2003)

Acacia tortilis Location: Wadi Gimal-Hamata (2003)

Acacia tortilis Location: Wadi Gimal-Hamata (2003)

Acacia tortilis Location: Wadi Gimal-Hamata (2003)