Balanites pedicellaris is a multi-stemmed shrub or small tree, although some specimens may have a single fluted trunk.

The leaves are alternate or grow on the spines, bifoliolate; the leaflets obovate, pale green, rather fleshy, down covered with a short downy petiole.

The greenish-white flowers have 6 petals and are bunched in small, axillary clusters, approximately 1.4 cm in diameter.

[2] Balanites pedicellaris is found in dry woodland and scrub and on alluvial soils on floodplains,[3] where there are scattered trees.

[3] The fresh fruits are toxic and have a bitter taste, consumption causes thirst, dizziness and vomiting.