Balanites glabra

(Balanites glabra)

Description

Balanites glabra is a species of tree or shrub, classified either as a member of the Zygophyllaceae or the Balanitaceae. This tree is native to East Africa.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Plantae

Phylum:

Class: Magnoliopsida

Order:Zygophyllales

Family:Zygophyllaceae

Genus:Balanites

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