locust tree

Etymology
Named after the "locusts" said to have been eaten by John the Baptist, based on the theory that they were really carob pods.

Noun

 * 1) A carob tree.
 * 2) Any of a number of similar looking trees in the genera  and.
 * 3) A honey locust, a leguminous tree with pods having a sweet, edible pulp.
 * 4) A black locust, a leguminous tree with toxic pods, but useful for making honey.
 * 5)  An African locust bean tree.