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Water Locust

Gleditsia aquatica

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Illustration of Water Locust (Gleditsia aquatica)

Water Locust is a thorny tree adapted to wet environments, often featuring large, flat seed pods. It is closely related to the more common Honey Locust.

Habitat
Typically found in swamps and floodplains in the southeastern United States.
Diet
Its seeds are consumed by wildlife, and its flowers attract bees.
How common
Rare

Best time to see a Water Locust

The best time to see a Water Locust is January–June, when about 61% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 620 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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