Robinia pseudoacacia
Acacia faux
False Acacia
Additional information
| Plant family | |
|---|---|
| Area | Provence Verte |
| Flower colour | white |
| Flower size | 15-20 mm |
| Flowering months | May, June |
| Leaf type | Pinnate |
| Height | 25 m |
Description
Native to south-eastern United States, naturalised in Europe.
The branches have short, strong thorns.
Flowers
Flowers creamy-white, in bunches of 10-20 cm, with a scent similar to orange blossom.
Leaves
Pinnate row of leaflets on either side of the stem. Oval to round leaflets on either side of the stem, mid-green.
Fruits Seeds
Pod: linear-oblong, flattened, 5-10 cm.
Edible
Pods: after cooking. Flowers: deep fried in batter. A mono-floral honey is made from Acacia flowers.
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