black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) observed in Fountainhead-Orchard Hills, MD 21742, USA
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Invasive Species
Black locust spreads aggressively along roadsides and woodland edges near homes, outcompeting native plants and reshaping local ecosystems you walk through every day.
Someone spotted and documented a black locust tree in a Maryland neighborhood and the sighting was verified as accurate by the iNaturalist community. Black locust is a tree originally from the Appalachian region that has spread far beyond its native range and is now considered invasive in many Mid-Atlantic states. These verified sightings help scientists and land managers track where the tree is spreading so they can better manage it.
Key Findings
A research-grade (community-verified) observation of black locust was recorded in Fountainhead-Orchard Hills, MD 21742
Black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) is documented as an invasive or naturalized species in Maryland, outside its core native Appalachian range
The observation contributes to citizen-science biodiversity databases used to monitor invasive species spread across North America
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A research-grade observation of black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) was recorded in Fountainhead-Orchard Hills, Maryland, contributing to citizen-science tracking of this fast-spreading invasive tree across the eastern United States.
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Research-grade observation of black locust in Fountainhead-Orchard Hills, MD 21742, USA.
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Robinia pseudoacacia, commonly known as black locust, is a medium-sized hardwood deciduous tree, belonging to the tribe Robinieae of the legume family. Another common name is false acacia, a literal translation of the specific name.