Gleditsia triacanthos Leaf - Honeylocust Compound Leaf Structure #3005995 (License: Personal Use)

The image displays a mature, healthy compound leaf of Gleditsia triacanthos (honeylocust), characterized by its bipinnate or once-pinnate structure with 14-20 elongated, dark-green leaflets. Each leaflet is lanceolate with an acute tip, finely serrated or smooth margins, and a prominent midvein; the rachis is slender, green, and slightly pubescent near the base. The leaf is photographed against a pure white background to highlight morphological details for identification and educational use.

Used in botanical guides, plant identification apps, horticultural websites, and academic resources to illustrate compound leaf morphology; serves users seeking to distinguish honeylocust from similar species like locust or acacia.