The most commonly planted tree on Minetta Lane is of medium height, has dark, rough bark, and groupings of 12 leaves. It is the honey locust tree. Not a native to the New York area, this tree produces bean pods this time of year and in the fall the leaves turn a golden yellow. If the honey locust is not a native, then it must not have any connection to this site. How is it that something with no historical importance to the area is now the most prominent? From observing the area, none of the Minetta Brook natural habitat seems to remain.
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