Aralia spinosa
| Scientific Name: | Aralia spinosa |
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| Family: | Araliaceae |
| Common Name: | Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules Club |
| Authority: | Linneaus |
| Etymology: | Aralia = Latinized name for a simliar species, spinosa = with spines |
| C Value: | 6 |
| Wetness: | FACW- |
| # of Species in Genus in Illinois: | 6 |
| Duration: | Perennial |
| Reproduction: | Monoecious |
| Flower Type: | Perfect |
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| Flower Color: | White |
| Growth Habit: | Woody |
| Leaf Arrangement: | Alternate |
| Leaf Type: | Compound |
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| Leaf Margin: | Toothed |
| Leaf Toothing: | Toothed |
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| Distribution: | BONAP Distribution Map |
| Status (State): | Not Listed |
| Status (Federal): | Not Listed |
| ID Tips: | look for spines and doubly, pinnately compound leaves |
| Gee Whiz: | Stems have prickles and not thorns. |
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| More Info: | Illinois Wildflowers Search |