Gleditsia aquatica Marshall

Much like no. 1 [Gleditsia triacanthos L.]; petioles glabrous; pods elliptic or ovate, 3–5 cm, pointed at both ends, glabrous, with 1(–3) seeds, lacking pulp; 2n=28. Swamps and low woods, mainly along larger rivers, tolerant of flooding; S.C. to Fla. and Tex., n. in the Mississippi Valley to s. Ind. and s. Ill. Apr., May.

Rich lands of river valleys that are subject to inundation, often for a considerable part of the year. Swampy areas , along streams, bottomland woods.

Can be grown by seedlings. Seeds needs soaking.