Devil's Hedge
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About
- Common Names
- Devil's Hedge
- Classification
- Woody shrub
- Description
- Devil's hedge is named for the long thorns which form on the many branches and twigs of the plant, which forms a linear bush approximately one meter in height, one meter in width, and up to 12 meters in length. As the plant grows it curiously spreads out in a linear fashion forming a natural fence. The plant bears 5 part compound leaves with serrated margins, and a nearly circular shape, During the midsummer the plant bears clusters of two centimetre disc shaped flowers with two dozen petals, forming a ring of blue around an orange center. These flowers turn into clusters of teardrop shaped teal berries.
Ecology
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Distribution
- Tropical to Sub-arctic forests and scrublands.
- Life Cycle
Related Species
Uses
- Cultivation
- These plants are intentionally propagated to form natural living fences by some peoples to pen in livestock.
- Culinary
- The leaves, fresh shoots fruit of this plant are edible, but not particularly tasty, or nutrient dense.
- The flowers have a pleasant flavour and sometimes are collected flavoured candies.
- The roots have an inedible outer pith, but the inner cores are a excellent source of starch.
- Medicinal
- This plant has no known medicinal qualities.
History
- Cultural
- Religious
