Flora Database

Plant Name:

Honeylocust

Scientific Name:

Gleditsia triacanthos

Description:

Honeylocust is a deciduous tree with pinnately compound leaves and thorny branches.

Habitat:

Various habitats, including woodlands

Fauna:

Honeylocust provides habitat and food for a variety of wildlife species, including birds, squirrels, and insects. The tree's sweet-scented flowers attract pollinators, and its legume-like seed pods are consumed by wildlife. The thorny branches offer protection for birds and small mammals.

Growing Conditions:

Honeylocust adapts to a wide range of soils and can tolerate full sun to part shade.

Uses:

Honeylocust wood is used for furniture, flooring, and fence posts.

Edible:
(please exercise caution and consult additional sources or experts before consuming any vegetation):

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Poisonous:

Fun Facts:

Honeylocust trees have long, branched thorns that are believed to have evolved as a defense mechanism against large herbivores.