Contains 2 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
GLEDITSIA J. Clayton, in Linnaeus, Sp. Pl. 1056. 1753.
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TYPE: Gleditsia triacanthos Linnaeus 1753.
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gleditsia aquatica | Water Locust | |||
| Gleditsia triacanthos | Honey Locust |
Identification Key
1. Leaflets mostly glabrate, acute at the base, the lateral venation unapparent; fruits ovate or ellipsoid, 3-5(-8) cm long, without pulp, with 1(-3) seeds
1. Leaflets usually pubescent on the lower surface, mostly rounded at the base, the lateral venation apparent or obscure; fruit oblong, 20-40 cm long, pulpy, with numerous seeds
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| No synonyms found. | |||