Oplopanax horridus
Devil's club
Deciduous shrub
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The Oplopanax horridus plant species is found in Western N. America. It is a member of the Araliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Devil's club. Some home gardeners know the variety as Echinopanax horridus. Fatsia horrida. Panax horridum.

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Latin Name:  Oplopanax horridus
Common Name:  Devil's club
Family:  Araliaceae
Author:  (Sm.)Miq.
 
Known Hazards:  The plant is densly armed with spikes and these spikes are irritant[200].
 
Mature Height:  2   Mature Width:  2
 
Habitat:  Moist woods, especially by streams[11, 60] and usually in rich soils[99].

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