The blossoms are displayed in round, bright yellow clusters about 1.5 cm (0.59 in) diameter.

fistula, which is more common on heavy clay soils, some of the thorns are swollen and house symbiotic ants.

Two varieties are recognized:[3][4] Vachellia seyal occasionally hybridizes with V. xanthophloea.

[4] Wood from the tree is said to have been used in Ancient Egypt to make coffins and also the Ark of the Covenant.

[5] Incense from the wood is used to treat pain from rheumatism and to keep expectant mothers from contracting rhinitis and fevers.