| 1A. Prickles in pairs near the nodes | Group A |
| 1B. Prickles in threes near the nodes | Group B |
| 1C. Prickles scattered irregularly along the internodes (Senegalia sect. Monacanthea) | Group C |
| 1A. Prickles in pairs near the nodes | Group A |
| 1B. Prickles in threes near the nodes | Group B |
| 1C. Prickles scattered irregularly along the internodes (Senegalia sect. Monacanthea) | Group C |