Vachellia schaffneri
Vachellia schaffneri is a tree native to Mexico and the United States.Uses
Vachellia schaffneri wood is used for fuel and fences. The wood makes very good firewood. It is used for cooking.
Vachellia 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 Vachellia schaffneri are:
- Phenethylamine
- Beta-methyl-phenethylamine
- Tyramine
- Hordenine
The foliage and seeds of Vachellia schaffneri have a protein content of about 11.6%.
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