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Common Name(s): Black Locust, False Acacia, Locust,Black
Species: Robinia pseudoacacia
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Family: Fabaceae
Longevity: Perennial
Origin: Introduced
Height: 25 m
Flowers: March - May
Fruits: Fall
Description: A small to medium-sized tree occurring naturally in the eastern portion of our region. It is used on a wide variety of sites for erosion control, shelterbelts and wildlife plantings throughout Oklahoma and Texas. Twigs have short, strong, paired, catclawshaped thorns. Black locust is a legume, and the inner bark, young leaves and seeds are poisonous to livestock and humans. The wood is strong and durable. Can be difficult to control once established.
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