Native Trees of Indiana
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Black Locust

Robinia pseudoacacia

 

Blacklocust

Natural range is green.

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Flower clusters are white, extremely fragrant, and a good source of nectar for bees. Leaves are pinnate with 7 to 19 leaflets. Stems have paired, broad thorns at the nodes. Bark is dark and deeply ridged on older trees. Black locust establishes itself in old fields and can sprout vigorously from the roots.

 

Inventory No. 2561 
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