P h o t o b y W o f f o r d a n d C h e s t e r @ T E N N
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Habitat:
RIVER SWAMPS AND SLOUGH MARGINS.
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Species Description:
Tree.
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Phenology:
Flowering Period: Mid May to late June.
Fruiting Period: Mid June to late July.
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Additional Information at NatureServe
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Diagnostic Characteristics:
Gleditsia aquatics can be distinguished from common honey locust in that the legumes are only about 5 cm in length and with 3 or fewer seeds.
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Management:
Avoid changes in moisture/hydrologic conditions at the site. Changes could result from overstory removal, stream/wetland alteration or impacts due to erosion.
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Global Range:
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Known Kentucky Occurrences:
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