Hercules' club (Zanthoxylum clava-herculis)
Hercules' club, also known as Pepperbark, Tickle tongue
The Hercules' Club, also known as Zanthoxylum clava-herculis, is a distinctive tree with spiny projections on its bark. It is famously called the Toothache Tree or Tongue Tickle because chewing its bark induces a numbing sensation in the mouth.
Key Facts About Hercules' club
Attributes of Hercules' club
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Plant Height
9 m to 12 m
Spread
3.5 m to 4.5 m
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
6 mm to 8 mm
Flower Color
White Yellow Green
Scientific Classification of Hercules' club
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Maples, mangos, mahogany, citrus, and allies
Family
Rue
Genus
Prickly ash
Species
Hercules' club