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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].



General Uses:  Wood - light, soft, weak and close-grained[82, 229]. It weighs 31lb per cubic foot[227]. Too small for commercial use[229].

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