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Commemorative

Named for Johann Gottlieg Gleditsch (1714-1786) Director of Botanic Garden, Berlin.
Stearn, W.T. (1996). Dictionary of Plant Names for Gardeners. Cassell.

Gleditsia sinensis

Family: CAESALPINIACEAE
Genus: Gleditsia
Species: sinensis
Common names: Chinese Honey Locust
Distribution summary: E.China
Habit: Shrub
Garden status: Not currently grown


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