Robinia pseudoacacia (the original variety, English name Robinia pseudoacacia L.), also known as acacia, is a deciduous tree belonging to the leguminous Robinia genus. It is native to North America and is now widely introduced to Asia, Europe and other places. The bark of Robinia pseudoacacia is thick, dark, with many cracks; the roots of the leaves have a pair of 1~2mm long thorns; the flowers are white, fragrant, and spikes; the fruits are pods, and each pod contains 4 to 10 seeds. Robinia pseudoacacia wood is hard, corrosion-resistant, burns slowly, and has a high calorific value. Robinia pseudoacacia is edible, the honey produced by the acacia flower is very sweet, and the honey production is also high. Cultivated varieties of Robinia pseudoacacia include Safflower Robinia and Golden Leaf Robinia.
