Acacia Gommier (Acacia senegal)

Issued in 1965 as part of Mauritania’s Flora series, this stamp commemorates the Gum Arabic Acacia (Acacia senegal), a tree widely found in the arid and semi-arid regions of Africa. Renowned as the primary source of gum arabic, the species has long held economic importance for local communities and international trade. The series was issued to showcase notable plant species and to promote interest in botany, natural history, and the natural resources of the African continent.

By featuring the Gum Arabic Acacia, the Islamic Republic of Mauritania highlighted the value of native vegetation in supporting rural livelihoods and economic development. The issue celebrated the country's botanical heritage while emphasizing the importance of conserving plant species adapted to desert environments and recognizing their contribution to both ecology and commerce.