Spiny
by Cathy Mahnke
Title
Spiny
Artist
Cathy Mahnke
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This young devils club (Oplopanax horribilus) plant clearly displays the sharp spines which give the plant its name. A mature devils club can reach 20 feet in height, with leaves up to 14 inches across. The spines can cause severe skin irritation.
Indigenous tribes have used the plant for medicinal purposes, creating salves or teas. Commercially marketed salves are sold for the relief of sore muscles.
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June 8th, 2015
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