Aralia spinosa is toxic to cats, dogs and horses. The reported severity is mild. Also known as Devil's Walkingstick.
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.
Dermatitis Oral Irritation Drooling Vomiting Diarrhea
The color of each symptom follows the severity scale above.
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.
Also recorded as American angelica-tree, Hercules'-club, angelicatree, devil's walking-stick and prickly-ash.
More from the Araliaceae family:
Countries with the most wild observations, from GBIF data.