Contains 3 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
GLEDITSIA J. Clayton, in Linnaeus, Sp. Pl. 1056. 1753.
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TYPE: Gleditsia triacanthos Linnaeus 1753.
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gleditsia aquatica | WATER LOCUST | Native OBL (NWPL) OBL (DEP) | |
| Gleditsia triacanthos | HONEY LOCUST | Native FAC (NWPL) FACW (DEP) | |
| Gleditsia x texana | Native |
[Family identification key]
1. Leaflets mostly glabrate, acute at the base, the lateral venation unapparent; fruits ovate or ellipsoid, 3-5(-8) cm long, without pulp, with 1(-3) seeds
1. Leaflets usually pubescent on the lower surface, mostly rounded at the base, the lateral venation apparent or obscure; fruit oblong, 20-40 cm long, pulpy, with numerous seeds