Dalbergia armata

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Dalbergia armata is a species of flowering plant in the legume family, Fabaceae.. It is sometimes referred to by the common names Thorny Rope, Hluhluwe creeper or Hluhluwe Creeper. It is a scrambling, deciduous plant that is native to subtropical to temperate regions of southeastern Africa. The robust, woody liana or small tree is armed with strong spines on the main stem and branches. It occurs sparsely or commonly in forest, bush, riparian fringes and in wooded ravines. It is sometimes employed as a bonsai subject, and it can be propagated from either seed or cuttings.

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