klein-wag-‘n-bietjie, haakdoringbossie, haakdorinkie, haakbessie, toon-wag-‘n-bietjie
Tree (3 – 10 m) with zigzag branches, paired thorns, and yellow-brown fruits. Culturally significant; drought-hardy.
Insects: Pollinated by bees. Wildlife: Fruits eaten by birds, baboons. Soil: Tolerates poor soils.
Yellow-green flowers; sticky drupes dispersed by birds.
Mousebirds, barbets disperse seeds.
Remove pulp; sow fresh seeds.
Hardwood cuttings in spring.
Ritual uses; roots for pain relief.
