Honey Locust trees are found mainly in eastern North America. The seeds are edible raw, with a taste similar to raw peas, and they are high in protein and carbohydrates.
The pulp of the seed pods can be eaten raw or made into a sugary substance. Young seed pods are edible cooked. The wood is hard and can be used for making tools.
These trees are native to the eastern United States, are dense, very tall, straight trees with one to five (but rarely more than eight) stems growing from the base. They grow up to 20 to 30 feet, have many branches and are a dark green color.
Its fragrant flowers open in the early morning and become a dark reddish brown before daybreak.
The common name honey locust comes from its delicious honey, similar to that of the Black Walnut.
The Honey Locust is native to the eastern half of the United States, from Ohio to Louisiana. Its common names include Kentucky, Black Walnut, Yellow Locust, and Black Walnut.
It is a good list. However, you didn’t list the Mesquite. It is significant in the Desert Southwest providing food, medicine, fibers and wood.
Amazing article on the best trees for survival mate!
Thanks Geoffrey!