Devil’s walkingstick
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Aralia spinosa
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Araliaceae
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Eastern United States south to Volusia, Osceola, Polk, and Hillsborough counties.
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Moist forests. |
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Low; does not tolerate long-term flooding by salt or brackish water. |
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Moderate; grows near salt water, but is protected from direct salt spray by other vegetation. |
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Moderate; generally requires moist soils, but tolerant of short periods of drought once established. |
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We are currently adding data for this species for central and northern Florida. If you would like to contribute information or images, please contact George Gann via the IRC staff page. |
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