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Also known as: Gleditsia triacanthos, thorny locust
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common honey locust
common honey locust Leaves and pods of the common honey locust (Gleditsia triacanthos).

The honey locust, genus Gleditsia, is a group of thorny trees and shrubs belonging to the pea family (Fabaceae). Native to the Americas, Africa, and Asia, these deciduous plants are characterized by compound leaves and stout thorns on their trunks and branches. Their inconspicuous flowers lead to flattened, sweet-fleshed fruits containing bean-like seeds.1

The common honey locust (Gleditsia triacanthos) is a popular ornamental tree in North America, though it can be invasive in some areas. It can grow up to 40 meters (130 feet) tall, with compound leaves divided into many leaflets. Its fruit is a long, flattened pod. Thornless varieties are often used as city trees for their aesthetic qualities and light shade.1

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