Robinia nana Elliott. Sandhill Bristly Locust, Dwarf Bristly Locust. Phen: Apr-Jun; Jul-Oct. Hab: Longleaf pine sandhills, dry rocky forests (especially associated with chestnut oak). Dist: Se. and nc. NC south through SC to GA and AL.
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, K3, K4, SE3, Isely & Peabody (1984); > Robinia elliottii (Chapm.) Ashe ex Small – RAB, S, Ashe (1922); < Robinia hispida L. – Tn, W; > Robinia nana Elliott – RAB, S, Ashe (1922)
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