Caspian locust
Gleditsia caspica
Family: Fabaceae
What it is like
A deciduous tree. It grows 12 m tall. It has branching thorns. These can be 15 cm long. The flowers are small and green. They are densely packed in downy clusters along a stalk. The fruit is a curved pod. It is thin. The pods can be 20 cm long.
There are about 14 Gleditsia species. Also as Caesalpinaceae.
Where it is found
It suits hardiness zones 6-10.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia, Iran, Middle East, Transcaucasia
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Seeds