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Zào jiá

Gleditsia sinensis

Zào jiá

About

Gleditsia sinensis, known as zào jiá (皂荚) or Chinese honey locust and black locust in English, is a species of flowering plant native to Asia.

Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA

Family
Fabaceae

How to use it

The Chinese honey locust is often used in landscaping due to its unique appearance and resilience. Its spiky pods can provide a striking visual element in gardens, while its ability to improve soil quality makes it a beneficial addition to various ecosystems. [1, 2, 4]

Sources: Grangery, en.wikipedia.org

In the kitchen

The Chinese honey locust is not typically eaten by humans. Its pods are spiky and not considered edible, so it's best to admire this tree for its beauty rather than for culinary uses.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org

Ecology

How it lives

Propagated by
Seed
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Name
Gleditsia sinensis
Slug
gleditsia-sinensis
Kingdom
Plantae
Family
Fabaceae
Genus
Gleditsia
Species
sinensis
Wikidata QID
Q1021983
Propagule type
seed
Container suitable
No
Indoor suitable
No
OSSI pledged
No
Hazard level
1
Data completeness
43

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