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Honey Locust
Gleditsia triacanthos · Fabaceae
How it looks
The honey locust is a large deciduous legume tree with very large branched thorns on its branches and feather-shaped small leaves (twice-pinnate compound) arranged alternately. Very long brown seed pods, 8–16 in (20–40 cm), hang from the branches. Height 50–82 ft (15–25 m).
Honey Locust is listed as non-toxic to cats by the ASPCA. An occasional nibble is unlikely to cause any real trouble.
Guide for parents
Even with a safe plant, make a habit of picking up fallen leaves the same day. If your cat likes to dig in or eat potting soil, fertilizer ingredients can upset their stomach — covering the soil with pebbles works well. If it comes home as a cut stem, florists often treat it with preservatives, so place the vase where your cat can't drink the water.
Details
- Scientific name
- Gleditsia triacanthos
- Common name
- Honey Locust
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Source
- ASPCA
