In case you're wondering what a White-thorn Acacia looks like, here it is. When these bushes (10 to 15 feet) blossom they are covered with small yellow ball flowers that are as fragrant as anything you will ever smell in the desert. The fragrance is quite apparent even at a distance, and if you catch a whiff of this aroma without seeing the source you will undoubtedly go in search of the plant. Having smelled it, you may even wonder--as I did--whether anybody has ever thought about making an acacia perfume. A quick Google search will reveal that there are, indeed, acacia perfumes. In fact, its use dates back several centuries. Perhaps Research Associate Becca would consider putting a dab or two behind each of her pointy ears. Naw. She's more partial to Eau de Rodent Hole.
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