A large deciduous polygamous tree, provided with tufts of branched thorns. Leaves uni or bipinnate, rachis 12.5-17.5 cm long, leaflets 12-15 pairs, 1.7-2.5 cm long, opposite or alternate, oblong, crenulate. Raceme 5 cm long. Flowers 5 mm long, greenish. Pods up to 50 cm or more long, 3.7 cm wide, stipe 1.2 cm long, curved or straight, flat, seeds elliptic, embedded in pulp.

Fl. Per.: April.

Distribution: It is a native of United States, cultivated in the gardens of Punjab.

The Honey Locust is planted as an ornamental and hedge plant. The pods are reputed to contain 29% sugar and are readily eaten by animals. Wood is durable.