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Aralia spinosa
Devil's walking stick,Hercules' club

The 15" to 32" long, bi- to tri-pinnately compound leaves are arranged alternately along the stems. Each rachis is armed with slender prickles. The leaflets are 2 to 4" long with a serrate margin.

 
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