Zanthoxylum americanum
Small tree (to 20') or shrub found in calcareous habitats. Host plant for the giant swallowtail butterfly and the fruit attracts birds. All parts of this plant are aromatic and it was used in traditional medicine. Dioecious.
Plant Information
Common Name(s):
prickley ash
Type:
Native
Shrubs, Trees
Status:
Scarce in Finger Lakes
Moisture:
Dry
Moist
Wet
Moist
Wet
Light:
Sun
Part Sun
Part Shade
Shade
Part Sun
Part Shade
Shade
Attracts butterflies/pollinators