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swamp locust

 

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Noun swamp locust has 1 sense
  1. water locust, swamp locust, Gleditsia aquatica - honey locust of swamps and bottomlands of southern United States having short oval pods; yields dark heavy wood
    --1 is a kind of locust tree, locust
    --1 is a member of Gleditsia, genus Gleditsia

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Swamp Locust

Noun (Botany): A large deciduous tree native to wetland areas, primarily found in the southeastern United States, belonging to the pea family and scientifically known as Gleditsia aquatica.

Example sentence: The swamp locust trees create a lush canopy in the wetland, providing shade and shelter for numerous wildlife species.

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Noun (Entomology): A species of grasshopper, scientifically known as Romalea microptera, commonly found in the southeastern United States, known for its ability to swarm in large numbers.

Example sentence: The swarm of swamp locusts devastated the crops in the agricultural fields.

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Noun (Geography): A type of wetland characterized by the presence of swamp locust trees and dense vegetation, providing habitat for various aquatic and terrestrial organisms.

Example sentence: The swamp locust in the Everglades is an essential component of the ecosystem, supporting a diverse range of flora and fauna.

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