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The honey locust (Gleditsia triacanthos), also known as the thorny locust or thorny honeylocust, is a deciduous tree in the family Fabaceae, native to central North America where it is mostly found in the moist soil of river valleys. [4] Honey locust trees are highly adaptable to different environments, and the species has been introduced ...
Black locust is a part of the Appalachian mixed mesophytic forests. Black locust is host to up to 67 species of lepidoptera, [19] and provides valuable cover when planted on previously open areas. Its seeds are eaten by bobwhite quail and other game birds and squirrels. Woodpeckers may nest in the trunk since older trees are often infected by ...
Robinia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Fabaceae, tribe Robinieae, native to North America.Commonly known as locusts, [2] they are deciduous trees and shrubs growing 4–25 metres (13–82 ft) tall.
The Food and Drug Administration announced it was overhauling its berry safety strategy. Here's what to know, plus which are most likely to be contaminated.
Megacyllene robiniae, commonly known as the locust borer, is a species of longhorn beetle endemic to eastern North America. It is a serious pest of Robinia pseudoacacia , the black locust tree, with which it is sympatric .
The sea creatures are one of the most poisonous fish. They also really hate it when people step on them. When that happens, the fish immediately release venom into whatever disturbed it.
The berries and leaves of several species are mildly toxic to humans, dogs, cats, livestock, rabbits, and tortoises, containing terpenoid glycosides which can cause extreme irritation to the hands and mouth upon contact and digestive distress if ingested; children and small animals are particularly susceptible. [151]
Scientists have linked a lithium battery plant fire in California earlier this month to a surge in heavy metals found in nearby soil.