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The Black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) is a perennial tree native to several states in the United States, including Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Vermont. Black locust (Latin: Robinia pseudoacacia) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Black 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.
Black locust is a member native to ALA, GEO, ILL, KTY, MRY, and PEN. Black locust thrives in light to moist soil, preferring types that are light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Black locust grows best in USDA zone 4-9, 8/10 light, dry, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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