This uncommon low-growing deciduous shrub is most frequently found in the Sandhills region of North Carolina's Coastal Plain, but also rarely occurs in the Piedmont and Mountains.

Similar to other Robinias, but it normally has glabrous (smooth) stems and few spines. It produces masses of beautiful flowers in mid-April but rarely sets fruit.

Weymouth Woods, Moore Co., NC 4/18/10.

Flower detail.

Weymouth Woods, Moore Co., NC 4/18/10.