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Leguminosae
Common names
Black locust (United States, Australia).
Description
Tree which can grow to a height of 12 to 15 m but often forms
dense thorny thickets from root suckers. Leaves consist of several rounded,
rather thin, dull green leaflets; flowers white, pea-shaped; pods fairly
large, dark brown or almost black (Everist, 1969).
Distribution
United States, South Africa, Australia.
Characteristics
Leaves and pods are edible and can be toxic if eaten in excess
(Jurriaanse, 1950; Everist, 1969). Everist does not recommend planting
this species.
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