Aralia spinosa

Aralia spinosa is toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The reported severity is mild. Also known as Devil's Walkingstick.

dogs cats horses

Mild Moderate Severe Critical

If your animal ate this plant, call your veterinarian, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control on (888) 426-4435 or the Pet Poison Helpline on (855) 764-7661. Fees may apply.

Symptoms to watch for

Dermatitis Oral Irritation Drooling Vomiting Diarrhea

The color of each symptom follows the severity scale above.

About

Aralia spinosa, commonly known as devil's walking stick, is a woody species of plant in the genus Aralia of the family Araliaceae. It is native to eastern North America. The various names refer to the viciously sharp, spiny stems, petioles and even leaf midribs. It has also been known as Angelica-tree.

Common Names

  • Devil's Walkingstick

Also recorded as American angelica-tree, Hercules'-club, angelicatree, devil's walking-stick and prickly-ash.

Facts

Family
Araliaceae
Duration
Perennial
Growth habit
Shrub, Tree
In the wild
US, SE, JP, CA, NL, DE + more
Source
Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
Elsewhere

Countries with the most wild observations, from GBIF data.