Araliaceae FAMILY
Oplopanax horridus
Oplopanax horridus
Edibility
2/5
Medicinal
2/5
Safety & Hazards
The plant is densely armed with spikes and these spikes are irritant[ 200 Title The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. Publication Author Huxley. A. Publisher MacMillan Press Year 1992 ISBN 0-333-47494-5 Description Excellent and very comprehensive, though it contains a number of silly mistakes. Readable yet also very detailed. ].
Botanical Description
Oplopanax horridus is a deciduous shrub that can grow up to 2.00 metres tall. It is harvested from the wild for local use as a food, medicine and source of materials.
Habitat & Origin
Origintemperate
Native RangeWestern N. America.
HabitatMoist woods, especially by streams[ 11 Title Trees and Shrubs Hardy in Great Britain. Vol 1 - 4 and Supplement. Publication Author Bean. W. Publisher Murray Year 1981 ISBN - Description A classic with a wealth of information on the plants, but poor on pictures. , 60 Title Vascular Plants of the Pacific Northwest. Publication Author Hitchcock. C. L. Publisher University of Washington Press Year 1955 ISBN - Description A standard flora for Western N. America with lots of information on habitat etc. Five large volumes, it is not for the casual reader. ] and usually in rich soils[ 99 Title Plants in British Columbian Indian Technology. Publication Author Turner. N. J. Publisher British Columbia Provincial Museum Year 1979 ISBN 0-7718-8117-7 Description Excellent and readable guide. ].