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MOTSWIRI







         ⇒  ENGLISH NAME;Leadwood


         ⇒  SCIENTIFIC NAME;Combretum

            imberbe

         ⇒  DISCRIPTION;This tree has a

            characteristic pale grey bark

            that cracks into rectangular

            flakes. Mature trees often

            have dead, bare branches and

            twigs. The species     flowers in

            October. Motswiri grows very

            slowly, forming exceptionally

            hard wood.




         ⇒  USES;In the past it was used for railway sleepers, fencing posts, and mine

            props. The wood is very good fuel and is also used to make grain mortars. The

            fruits make beautiful necklaces. Browsers eat the leaves and young twigs.






























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