{"name":"Black Locust","scientificName":"Robinia pseudoacacia","family":"Fabaceae","url":"https://seedsinacup.com/plants/black-locust","source":"Seeds In A Cup® supplied plant library; not independently peer reviewed","cultivation":{"how_to_grow":"Extremely fast. Tolerates poor, dry soil. Full sun required.","kit_methodology":"Seeds have a very hard coat. Seeds In A Cup® recommends the scarification methodology (sandpaper rub) before planting."},"growingConditions":"Disturbed soils, dry hillsides, and forest edges.","safety":"Bark and seeds are toxic to livestock; flowers are edible for humans.","products":[{"name":"Black Locust Tree Seed Starter Grow Kit","url":"https://seedsinacup.com/products/black-locust-tree-grow-kit"}]}