Honey Locust (Gleditsia triacanthos) [ Trees > Hardwoods > Locusts . . . ] Forest Type: Various
by Michael Kuo Habitat: Found in various forest types, though it prefers moist or sandy areas. Stature: 50-75 feet high; 2-3 feet in diameter; with an open, spreading crown. Leaves: Compound; leaflets thin, one-half to one inch long, flame-shaped; dark green above; yellow-green below. Bark: Smooth at first, developing vertical cracks that create a distinctive scaly appearance; gray. Fruit: A reddish brown "bean" 12-18 inches long. Frequent Mushroom Associates: Ganoderma lucidum, Leucocoprinus flavescens, and others. |
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