Texas Honey Locust is a small tree with thorny branches and fragrant flowers. It is adapted to dry, rocky soils and is often found in limestone areas. The tree is valued for its hard wood and is used in landscaping for its ornamental qualities.
Habitat
It grows in rocky, limestone soils of central Texas.
Diet
Its flowers provide nectar for bees, and its pods are eaten by wildlife.
How common
Rare
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