Hercules Club. Prickly Ash - Southern (Zanthoxylum clava-herculis)

Family: Rutaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Bloom Color: Yellow. Main Bloom Time: Early summer, Mid summer. Form: Rounded, Vase.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

The following report is for Z. americanum, it is probably also applicable to this species. Seed - used as a condiment. A pepper substitute. — The following report is for Z.; americanum, it is probably also applicable to this species.; Seed - used as a condiment.; A pepper substitute.

Habitat & North American Range

Usually found as scattered trees near the coast in light sandy soils, often on bluffs of islands, river banks or dunes. Best growth is from plants in most rich soils with good drainage. (Zone 7)