black locust

== English == === Pronunciation === === Noun === black locust (plural black locusts) A tall, deciduous tree, Robinia pseudoacacia, in the subfamily Faboideae of the pea family (Fabaceae), native to the southeastern United States, having pinnately compound leaves, spiny stipules, long drooping racemes of fragrant, creamy-white flowers, and strong stiff wood that is rather resistant to decay; considered an invasive species in some areas. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see black,‎ locust. ==== Synonyms ==== (Robinia pseudoacacia): false acacia, yellow locust ==== Translations ==== === References === Robinia pseudoacacia on Wikipedia.Wikipedia Robinia pseudoacacia on Wikispecies.Wikispecies Category:Robinia pseudoacacia on Wikimedia Commons.Wikimedia Commons black locust at USDA Plants database