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prickly ash
prickly ash name for two deciduous shrubs or small trees ( Zanthoxylum americanum and Z. clava-herculis ) of the family Rutaceae ( rue family). They are native to E North America and have prickly twigs and foliage similar to that of the unrelated ash tree. A pungent aromatic principle in the bark has been used as a home remedy for various ailments including rheumatism and toothaches (hence the local name toothache tree). Z. clava-herculis, of more southerly distribution, is also known as Hercules'-club. Both Hercules'-club and prickly ash are names sometimes used for an unrelated plant of the family Araliaceae ( ginseng family). Other Zanthoxylum species are the sources of Sichuan and Sansho peppercorns ( Z. simulans and Z. piperitum, respectively) and of satinwood ( Z. flavum ). Prickly ash of the genus Zanthoxylum is classified in the division Magnoliophyta , class Magnoliopsida, order Sapindales, family Rutaceae. The family Araliaceae belongs to the order Apiales. |
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"prickly ash." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "prickly ash." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-pricklya.html "prickly ash." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-pricklya.html |
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prickly ash
prickly ash Bark and berries of Zanthoxylum americanum and Z. clava‐herculis, used as a food flavour, reputed to be a circulatory stimulant, and antirheumatic. Also known as toothache bark.
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DAVID A. BENDER. "prickly ash." A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. DAVID A. BENDER. "prickly ash." A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (May 31, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O39-pricklyash.html DAVID A. BENDER. "prickly ash." A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition. 2005. Retrieved May 31, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O39-pricklyash.html |
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