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Gymnocladus Lam. (Fabaceae)

A genus of six species of trees, related to Gleditsia; of e. North America (1 sp.) and e. Asia (5 spp.).

One species occurs in North Carolina, Gymnocladus dioicus (Kentucky coffee-tree). It is not native.

Bark of Gymnocladus dioicus
Bark of Gymnocladus dioicus (Copyright W. Cook)
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Bud and leaf scar of Gymnocladus dioicus (Copyright W. Cook)
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Leaves of Gymnocladus dioicus (Copyright W. Cook)
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Pod of Gymnocladus dioicus (Copyright W. Cook)
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N.C. distribution of Gymnocladus dioicus
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Gymnocladus dioicus (Kentucky coffee-tree)
(Rare; native in rich bottomland and slope forests, also in disturbed areas, persistent and weakly spreading from horticultural plantings [and persistent]; Mt, Pd; Fl: Apr-Jun, Fr: Aug- Nov)