Mystery Plant #2

Found in Kenya and on the Africa continent

Its deep roots penetrate the Earth farther than most plants.

Can survive long periods of droughts and famine.

Strong & provides shelter for many animals.

A single narrow trunk or branching near the trunk with foliage that appears at the crown – often causing a flat topped appearance.

Leaves are short, grey and hairy Giraffes are one of only a few

animals who can get its leaves directly off of the tree.

Its fruits provide food and nourishment.

Has creamy spherical flower heads

The Acacia Tree

The Acacia Tree

Ex: 1. Deep roots—

probably helps the plant to get more water.

Provide shelter for animals- to keep them from over heating.

Creamy spherical flowers- to attract animals.

The Acacia Tree Leaves are short,

gray and hairy- to keep shade because of the color.

Found in Kenya Different between

my tree and the real thing is that my tree isn't carved.

The Acacia Tree - Inquiries Which do you think

evolved first, the long Giraffe necks or the tall trunk of the acacia tree and why?

The tree developed first because the giraffe couldn’t live without the tree.

The Acacia Tree - Inquiries How is The Acacia

Tree important to the environment and or ecosystem?

It is important because the animals depend on it to feed on it, and the humans depend on it to make the animals healthy.