Robinia pseudoacacia L.

Also known as: Black locust , rubinia

Robinia pseudoacacia L.

Robinia pseudoacacia L.

Quick Facts

Also Known As

Black locust , rubinia

Family

Fabaceae(leguminosae)

IUCN Status

Not evaluated
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Native Information

Southeastern United states; introduced in Europe, Asia and india (often in hills and plantations),

Habitat

Habitat of Robinia pseudoacacia L.

Habit

Medium sized deciduous tree, 15-25m tall;compound leaves with oval leaflets; deeply furrowed dark bark; spiny young branches. clusters;

Uses

Uses of Robinia pseudoacacia L.

timber (strong, durable, 'rot resistant ); ornamental fpr fragrant flowers; fodder (limited, as leaves /seeds mildly toxic if excessive); fuelwood; soil improver(nitrogen -fixing roots).

Seed

Seed of Robinia pseudoacacia L.

Flower

Flower of Robinia pseudoacacia L.

Fruit

Fruit of Robinia pseudoacacia L.

Leaves

Leaves of Robinia pseudoacacia L.

Bark

Bark of Robinia pseudoacacia L.