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New Mexico locust (Robinia luxurians) is a tree or shrub native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, including regions such as Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming. New Mexico locust (Latin: Robinia luxurians) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
New Mexico locust is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
New Mexico locust is a member native to ARI, COL, MXE, MXN, NWM, and TEX. New Mexico locust thrives in full to partial sun and prefers well-drained soils that are light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
New Mexico locust grows best in USDA zone 4-8, full sun, partial sun/shade light, and dry, moist water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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