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Robinia

not marked as a favorite taxon Robinia nana Elliott. Common name: Sandhill Locust, Dwarf Locust. Phenology: Apr-Jun; Jul-Oct. Habitat: Longleaf pine sandhills, dry rocky forests (especially associated with chestnut oak). Distribution: Se. and nc. North Carolina south through South Carolina to Georgia and Alabama; some of this distribution is uncertain.

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Origin/Endemic status: Endemic

Other Comments: This species fruits infrequently.

Synonymy ⓘ: = Robinia elliottii (Chapm.) Ashe ex Small — F, G; = Robinia hispida L. var. nana (Elliott) DC. — K1, K4, NS, SE3, Isely & Peabody (1984); > Robinia elliottii (Chapm.) Ashe ex Small — RAB, S, S13, Tat, Ashe (1922); < Robinia hispida L. — FNA11.2, POWO, W; > Robinia nana Elliott — RAB, S, S13, Ashe (1922). Basionym: Robinia nana Elliott 1823

Links to other floras: < Robinia hispida - FNA11.2

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image #1 of Robinia nana© Scott Ward | Original Image ⭷
image #2 of Robinia nana© Bruce A. Sorrie | Original Image ⭷
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