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Black Locust

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Trees in the Legume Family - Leguminosae

Leguminosae - Watson/Dallwitz

Description of Black Locust - Robinia pseudoacacia

Leaves: alternate , odd-pinnately compound

Twigs: often two stipular thorns at a node.

Bark: thick, reddish brown and deeply furrowed.

Fruit: a dark, thin pod.

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