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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