black locust; Robinia pseudoacacia
A deciduous tree native to North America, widely planted in Japan. Also known as 贋アカシア (false acacia).
See also: ニセアカシア
Black locusts are often seen as street trees.
The flowers of the black locust are white and have a sweet fragrance.
Katakana spelling, often used for plants and animals in biological contexts.
The name 針槐 (literally 'needle locust') comes from the thorns on its branches and its resemblance to the 槐 (Japanese pagoda tree).