Robinia flava

Physical Characteristics

Robinia flava is a deciduous Tree. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). It can fix Nitrogen. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought. It can tolerate atmospheric pollution.

Distribution

E. Asia - N. China.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Secondary;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Root Seed Edible Uses: Seed[105]. No more details are given. Root. Sweet and mucilaginous[2], it is used as a food in times of famine[2, 177].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known