Photo above: plant collection of J.Hurter, Botanical Garden Nelspruit, South Africa, 7.2.06

The Vlei Thorn is confined in SA to the northern border region with Botswana
Young twigs, leaves and pods are covered with long hairs

Photos below: Plant near Soutpansberg, SA, 31.1.07
GPS readings: 842 m; S 23.01398 degr., E 029.26821 degr.