locust tree

noun5

1. •
   Any of a number of similar looking trees in the genera Gleditsia and Robinia.
2. •
   A honey locust (Gleditsia triacanthos), a leguminous tree with pods having a sweet, edible pulp.
3. •
   A black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia), a leguminous tree with toxic pods, but useful for making honey.
4. •
   A carob tree (Ceratonia siliqua).
5. •
   An African locust bean tree (Parkia biglobosa).