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(Oplopanax horridus Miq.)

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Overview

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Appearance

Oplopanax horridus is a perennial shrub that can grow from 3 to 12 ft.(0.9-3.7 m) tall.

Foliage

Leaves are alternate, simple, deciduous, 5 to 15 in. (12.7-38.1 cm) in diameter, palmate, bright green above and pale green below, and covered with fine sharp spines.

Flowers

Flowers are small, white, and found on upright terminal, cone shaped clusters that are 3 to 6 in. (7.6-15.2 cm) long.

Fruit

Fruits are drupes that are bright red in color, flattened, ellipsoidal, and are found on upright terminal clusters.

Ecological Threat

Oplopanax horridus can be found in moist habitats such as forests and along stream banks. It is native to the U.S. in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Michigan.

Invasive Listing Sources

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No reference that we have lists this species as invasive in North America. This species is included for comparison to other species that are considered invasive.

References

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Common Name Reference: PLANTS Database

Scientific Name Reference: PLANTS Database