Cryptosepalum sp.
In heavily grazed semiarid scrub near Lake Baringo, Kenya. Oct. 2016.
FLOWERS: The short spikes of white and brown-veined
flowers appear close to the ground among the leaves and stems. There are five broad petals.
SHRUB: The woody stems are low, less than 30 cm tall, and appear in a small clump.
LEAVES: Leaves are compound with 5 to 7 pairs, smooth and dull green leaflets.
RANGE:
FRUIT: Erect, flattened bean pods with a curved shape. Up to ten seeds in each pod.
UNARMED. No thorns.