Vachellia nilotica adstringens

'Vachellia nilotica subsp. adstringens' (Schumach. & Thonn.) Kyal. & Boatwr. is a dye plant rich in tannins.

Colors
It yields a yellow colour.

Parts used
Seed pods.

Methods
The seed pods of this acacia are rich in tannins and have been traditionally used to tan leather in West and East of Sudan.

Synonyms
Acacia adansonii