Leadwood Tree
Combretum imberbe
Height: | Up to 20m |
Family: | Combretaceae |
Flowers: | Yellow/cream |
The Leadwood is the second densest tree in Africa. The wood is hard and
is used for making furniture. The trunk is pale grey and the leaves are
grey/green and leathery.
This photo was taken in the Selous National Park, Tanzania.
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