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Gleditsia

Gleditsia

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A group of trees like the honey locust that lose their leaves each year
  • noun
  • /ɡlɛˈdɪtsiə/
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  • The genus Gleditsia includes several species commonly planted in city parks.

Examples

  • The wood of Gleditsia trees is valued for its durability and attractive grain.

  • The Gleditsia tree provides excellent shade during summer.

  • Botanists recently discovered a new Gleditsia species in eastern Asia.

  • Many Gleditsias are planted in urban parks for their beauty.

  • Botanists recently discovered a new Gleditsia species in eastern Asia.

  • The genus Gleditsia includes several species commonly planted in city parks.

  • The wood of Gleditsia trees is valued for its durability and attractive grain.

Synonyms

genus Gleditsia
vsGleditsia
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A group of deciduous trees in the pea family, including the honey locust from North America and Asia

includes a wider native range that also covers South America

Compounds

genus Gleditsia
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A group of deciduous trees in the pea family, including the honey locust from North America and Asia

Gleditsia aquatica
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A swamp tree of the southern United States with short oval seed pods and dark heavy wood called water locust

Gleditsia triacanthos
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A tall North American tree often with thorns, strong wood, and long twisting seed pods

Surface Forms

Gleditsia singular
Gleditsias plural

Etymology

Gleditsia is a plant name that comes from the German plant scientist Gleditsch, so it was 'named after' a person who studied plants. That's why Gleditsia today is the name for a group of trees known as honey locusts.