This is a really nasty plant. But it is oh-so-beautiful. The big bold leaves add a striking architectural element to any pond or shady da...Read Moremp area. Perfect for areas where you want to curb pedestrian traffic or provide security in front of a window. However, if you must exit through the window in a fire it may be a doubly unpleasant experience.
There are several references to the medicinal properties of this plant; as with any other herb, only trained herbalists should prescribe ...Read Moreand prepare medications. Extreme caution should be used with any herb.
Though an interesting plant for its stature alone, Devil's Club is the bane of Alaskan gardeners, as well as hikers. The stems and unders...Read Moreides of the leaves have prickly spines that lodge themselves under the skin when touched. The spines infect once under the skin.
The fruit is inedible to humans, though the bears seem to like it. Devil's Club travels underground sprouting new plants along the way. To eradicate it, one must dig up all the runners or it will only crop up again.
Finally, a latin name that means something...
I initially thought that this plant was "Giant Hogweed" until I drove past i...Read More
This is a really nasty plant. But it is oh-so-beautiful. The big bold leaves add a striking architectural element to any pond or shady da...Read More
It sure is nasty but beautiful plant. I saw it for the first time at Arboretum Mustila, and of course I had to try to hold the leaves:)
There are several references to the medicinal properties of this plant; as with any other herb, only trained herbalists should prescribe ...Read More
Though an interesting plant for its stature alone, Devil's Club is the bane of Alaskan gardeners, as well as hikers. The stems and unders...Read More