Aralia spinosa
American Angelica Tree, Angelicatree
Other regional names: Devil's Walkingstick +2 more
- Devil's Walkingstick
- Devils Walkingstick
- Hercules' Club
Also known as: Aralia georgica Miq. +8 more
- Aralia georgica Miq.
- Aralia leroana K.Koch
- Aralia spinosa f. subinermis Moldenke
- Aralia spinosa var. glabra Nutt.
- Aralia spinosa var. glabra Nutt. ex Miq.
- Aralia spinosa var. inermis Pursh
- Aralia spinosa var. subinermis K.Koch
- Chaerophyllum arborescens L.
- Myrrhis arborescens Spreng.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Araliaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Indigenous to North America, Aralia spinosa (commonly known as American angelica-tree or Angelicatree) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Araliaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Albania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, Rhode I.