Zanthoxylum clava-herculis Hercules club (Rutaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Zanthoxylum clava-herculis
Hercules club
Deciduous shrub
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The Zanthoxylum clava-herculis plant species is found in Southeastern N. America - Virginia to Florida, west to Texas and Arkansas. It is a member of the Rutaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Hercules club.

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Latin Name:  Zanthoxylum clava-herculis
Common Name:  Hercules club
Family:  Rutaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  3   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Usually found as scattered trees near the coast in light sandy soils, often on bluffs of islands, river banks or dunes[229]. Best growth is from plants in most rich soils with good drainage[229].

Edible Uses: The following report is for Z. americanum, it is probably also applicable to this species[K]. Seed - used as a condiment. A pepper substitute[106]. The fruit is rather small, about 4 - 5m in diameter[229], but is produced in dense clusters which makes harvesting easy[K]. Each fruit contains a single seed[229].

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