67,664 observationsLeast Concern
honey locust
Gleditsia triacanthos
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Fabales ›Family: Fabaceae ›Genus: Gleditsia
About
The honey locust (Gleditsia triacanthos), also known as the thorny locust, is a deciduous tree in the Fabaceae family, native to central North America where it is mostly found in the moist soil of river valleys. Honey locust is highly adaptable to different environments, has been introduced worldwide, and is an aggressive invasive species.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of honey locust is Gleditsia triacanthos.
- honey locust belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- honey locust belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- honey locust belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- honey locust belongs to the order Fabales.
- honey locust belongs to the family Fabaceae.
- honey locust belongs to the genus Gleditsia.