Dichrostachys cinerea |
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![]() | Plant type: evergreen tree or shrub Hardiness zones: 9-10 Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to constantly moist Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline Tolerances: light frost |
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Origins: Australia, Tropical Africa, Southern Africa, SW Asia-Middle East, India-Subcontinent, Tropical Asia, NT Other Botanical Names: Cailliea dichrostachys, Cailliea nutans, Dichrostachys glomerata, Dichrostachys nutans, Dichrostachys nyassana, Mimosa cinerea, Mimosa glomerata, Mimosa nutans Other Common Names: Chinese Lantern Tree, Marabou Thorn | ||||||||
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