American angelica-tree
Aralia spinosa L.
Aralia spinosa L., known as American angelica-tree, is a woody plant in the Araliaceae family. It is native to eastern North America and is recognized for its spiny stems, petioles, and leaf midribs. Common names also include devil's walking stick, referencing its sharp features.
Description
Aralia spinosa is a species in the genus Aralia, part of the Araliaceae family. It is found in regions such as Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, and others. First published in 1753, it is known for its spiny structure, which has earned it the name devil's walking stick. It is also referred to as Angelica-tree.
Other common names
American angelica-treeHercules'-clubdevil's walking-stickprickly-ashdevil's walkingstick
Distribution
ZA · IT · AT · Ontario · Italy · SE · AL · Global · NO · Alabama · Arkansas · Connecticut · Delaware · District of Columbia · Florida · Georgia · Illinois · Indiana · Kentucky · Louisiana · Maryland · Massachusetts · Michigan · Mississippi · Missouri · New Jersey · New York · North Carolina · Ohio · Oklahoma
Synonyms
Aralia georgicaAralia leroanaAralia spinosa var. inermisAralia spinosa f. subinermisMyrrhis arborescensAralia spinosa var. glabraChaerophyllum arborescensAralia spinosa var. subinermis
