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Acacia schaffneri (Twisted Acacia, Schaffner Acacia) is a tree native to Mexico and the United States (Texas).[1]
Uses Acacia schaffneri wood is used for fuel and fences. The wood makes very good firewood. It is used for cooking. Acacia schaffneri trees serve as food for animals. Goats and sheep browse leaves from the tree and eat the fuzzy beans when available late in the summer. Livestock use the trees for shade and shelter. Some chemical compounds found in Acacia schaffneri The foliage and seeds of Acacia schaffneri have a protein content of about 11.6%.[3]  Acacia schaffneri as food for goats  Very large Acacia schaffneri thorns  Acacia schaffneri wood References Notes - ↑
- ↑ a b c d Chemistry of Acacia's from South Texas
- ↑ Range Shrubs
General references External links pt:Acacia schaffneri
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