Prickly Ash – Zanthoxylum americanum

Native To State: YES
Naturally Occurring: YES

Description
Small single-stemmed shrub up to 10′ that is covered in sharp thorns. A member of the Citrus family, Prickly ash bears smaller than pea sized berries that have a sharp citrus smell and will cause numbing of the mouth if eaten.

Occurrence
Widespread on the property and while native, is considered invasive due to the thorns and spreading habit.

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