acacias
n. B2 Upper Intermediate UK //ɐkˈeɪʃəz// aca·cias
n. a group of trees and shrubs that have small, yellow flowers and often have thorns on their branches.
n. a genus of flowering plants in the legume family, characterised by small yellow flowers and often thorny branches.
The acacias in the park provide shade for the birds.
During the dry season, the acacias are the only trees that remain green and provide food for the local wildlife.
The acacias are a keystone species in the savanna ecosystem, providing both food and shelter for a diverse array of herbivores and nesting birds.