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Black locust

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.

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Taxonomy

Scientific: Robinia pseudoacacia
Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Robinia
Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Fabales
Hardiness: Zone 3
Habit: tree
Bloom: Spring