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Devil's club (Oplopanax horridus) is a perennial shrub native to the Pacific Northwest and northern regions of North America, including Alaska, Alberta, British Columbia, Idaho, Michigan, Montana, Ontario, Oregon, Washington, and Yukon. Devil's club (Latin: Oplopanax horridus) is a medicinal plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Devil's club is most often used to support topical & skin. Each claim is rated by evidence strength — see the full profile for citations.
Devil's club is generally considered safe when used at traditional doses. Always consult a clinician before using any herbal preparation — especially during pregnancy, breastfeeding, while on medication, or for children.
Devil's club is a member native to ASK, ABT, BRC, IDA, MIC, and MNT. Devil's club thrives in partial sun to full shade and prefers moist soil that is light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Devil's club grows best in USDA zone 4-8, partial sun/shade, full shade light, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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