bristly locust

Robinia hispida L.

Appearance: Robinia hispida is a deciduous shrub, to 8 ft. The multiple stems are erect and covered with dense bristles. Caution: All parts of this plant are poisonous. It is native to the southeastern United States.
Foliage: The alternate, pinnately compound leaves have 7 - 19 leaflets about 1.5-2 in. long. They are densely hairy with smooth edges. Most leaves have a pair of long spines at their base.
Flowers: The dark to light pink pea like flowers are clustered in the leaf axils. The flowers bloom from May through June.
Fruit: The thin seed pods are 2-4 in. long and densely covered with bristly hairs.
Ecological Threat: Robinia hispida was planted for erosion control and can be found in disturbed areas such as old fields and along roadsides. It prefers full sun.

Plant(s) Robinia hispida; rose acacia
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Flower(s) foliage
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Flower(s)
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Structure stick; bud
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