Flame Thorn (Senegalia Ataxacantha) is a perennial shrub in the Fabaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires drought-tolerant watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Senegalia ataxacantha, commonly known as the flame thorn, is an African spiny shrub or small tree with conspicuous red pods and numerous hooked prickles.