The mechanisms governing seed distribution and distance are complex. Dandelion seeds fly away on gossamer wings … shrub yellowroot seeds sail away on flotation bladders … Velcro-like seeds cling to ...

If plants were capable of expressing emotions similar to humans, area mesquite trees might literally turn green with envy and become jealous of another area leguminous tree species. This inhabitant of ...

The large winding pods of a honey locust tree (Gleditsia triacanthos) are littering the side of the road near my house. I’ve always loved these particular seed pods because they look so exotic - ...

Honey locust (Gleditsia triacanthos) is a deciduous and thorny legume tree that is aggressive and fast-growing. The tree’s bark is grayish-brown and furrowed with long, scaly ridges. Honey locusts ...

After their petite leaflets drop like golden confetti each fall, honey locust trees hold on to dangling, twisty, brown seedpods. Native to the Midwest, the honey locust is a widely planted ornamental ...

This native tree comes with its own defense system in very large thorns on the stems and trunk. Meet the honey locust. Purdue Extension forester Lenny Farlee explains that large, long yellow seed pods ...

A woman who lives just outside of Grand Island had a major problem with honey locust trees encroaching onto her land. Her neighbor didn’t take care of the trees, which spread over the fence and onto ...

Shaken, but OK, Kay was relieved the damage wasn’t worse. She has family around for help and said while the home had no power ...