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.
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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