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a tree with the words, complete guide to honey locust tree growing on it

If you’ve ever noticed a tree covered in clusters of 5″ long spikes, and wondered “What is this tree that could kill me?” then you probably have found the Honey Locust. The huge thorns on this tree could easily pierce a shoe if stepped on, or cause serious injury in the event that a branch fell down. Numerous tractor tires have also fallen victim to the thorns of the honey locust!

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an old tree covered with vines in the woods

HONEY LOCUST Common Thorn Tree Species: Gleditsia triacanthos Risk: Approach with Caution, Partially Edible The Honey Locust is a common sight in Missouri. This tree should be passed carefully as its entire body, from the trunk to the tips of its branches, is covered in thorns. These thorns can grow anywhere from three to eight inches long and often grow in clusters. Neither the tree nor its thorns carry any harmful poison or toxin. The leaves of the Honey Locust are doubly compound, meaning…

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a green tree in the middle of a field next to a white house and trees

I took quite a particular interest in plant biology and the overall ecosystems of the forests of WI and the upper plains regions. In my later years in college I took courses in Botany and Dendrolo…

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