Brachystegia
tree genus
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Brachystegia is a small genus of tropical African trees belonging to the family Leguminosae. These trees are characterized by their compound leaves and small flowers that lack a calyx and have small petals.1
In wetter savannas, Brachystegia trees grow above an understory of elephant grass. They are part of the diverse flora found in savannas, which vary significantly by region. African savannas, in particular, are often described as grassland assemblages with scattered trees.2
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