Aralia spinosa, commonly known as devil's walkingstick, is a woody species of plants in the genus Aralia, family Araliaceae, native to eastern North America. The various names refer to the viciously sharp, spiny stems, petioles, and even leaf midribs. It has also been known as Angelica-tree.
Form | shrub, tree |
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Fruit type | Drupe |
Fruit color | Black, Purple |
Fruit season | Fall, Summer |
Leaf arrangement | Alternate |
Simple/compound | Compound, Compound (pinnate) |
Leaf margin | Serrated |
Leaf texture | Paler below |
Bark color | Brown, Gray |
Bark texture | Furrowed, Spiny |
Flower color | white |
Bloom time | Fall, Summer |