The botanical name of gum tree is:
Correct answer: A. Acacia nilotica
- A. Acacia nilotica
- B. Mimosa pudica
- C. Acacia catechu
- D. Prosopis glandulosa
- E. Albizia lebbeck
Explanation
The botanical name for the gum tree commonly known as Acacia nilotica. Acacia nilotica belongs to the genus Acacia and is a deciduous tree native to Africa, the Middle East, and the Indian subcontinent. It is also known by various other names, including gum arabic tree, Egyptian thorn, babul, or prickly acacia. The species is characterized by its compound leaves, thorny branches, and small, yellow, puffball-like flowers.
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