Honey Locust

Gleditsia triacanthos

Summary 8

The honey locust, Gleditsia triacanthos, also known as the thorny locust, is a deciduous tree native to central North America. It is mostly found in the moist soil of river valleys ranging from southeastern South Dakota to New Orleans and central Texas, and as far east as eastern Massachusetts.

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More Info

iNat Map

Status cultivated
Form tree
Leaf type compound
Arrangement alternate
Color yellow