bristly locust

bristly locust

n. A shrub (Robinia hispida) in the pea family, native to the southeast United States, having bristly branches and clusters of pale purple or rose flowers. Also called rose acacia.

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1.bristly locust - large shrub or small tree of the eastern United States having bristly stems and large clusters of pink flowersmoss locust, Robinia hispida, rose acaciagenus Robinia, Robinia - deciduous flowering trees and shrubsbush, shrub - a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems