*Cladrastis kentukea
*Cladrastis kentukea
YELLOW-WOOD
Fabaceae
S.E. North America
Location: map coordinates L-26 (southeast side of Grossley Hall), N 39°11'10'' W 75°32'32''
Planting history: presently unknown.
*Non-native species (not native to Delaware)
YELLOW-WOOD
Fabaceae
S.E. North America
Location: map coordinates L-26 (southeast side of Grossley Hall), N 39°11'10'' W 75°32'32''
Planting history: presently unknown.
- small deciduous tree
- etymology: Cladrastis from Greek klados branch, and kentukea for Kentucky. (Specific epithet formerly lutea = yellow)
- leaves compound, with 7-11 leaflets
- flowers white, in showy clusters
- fruit a legume (in pea, bean, legume family)
- wood bright yellow (hence common name); favored for gunstocks
*Non-native species (not native to Delaware)
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