Zanthoxylum planispinum
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Zanthoxylum planispinum
Also known as:
Winged Prickly Ash
Images:
Google Images
Plant Properties
Layer:
Shrub
Format:
Smal
Height:
3.50 m
Width:
- m
Growth Rate:
-
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
5-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Half shade, Sun
Half shade, Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Condiment, Leaves
Condiment, Leaves
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
None
None
Description
The cooked seeds of this plant can be ground into powder and serve as a seasoning that can replace pepper. By lightly roasting the seeds, the flavor becomes more pronounced. The seeds are often used as part of the well-known Chinese 'five-spice' mix. Even the skin of the seeds has applications. Moreover, the young leaves of this plant are edible.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
01/09
End of Harvest:
31/10
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Viburnum opulus Highbush cranberry |
Viburnum opulus has a strong pest deterrent effect, helping to protect the Zanthoxylum from harmful insects. |
|
Thymus vulgaris Common Thyme, Garden thyme, Wild Thyme |
Thymus vulgaris attracts beneficial insects that can aid in pollination and pest control for Zanthoxylum. |
|
Satureja montana Winter Savory |
Satureja montana can improve soil health and provide ground cover, reducing weeds around Zanthoxylum. |
|
Arbutus unedoxaera Strawberry Tree |
Arbutus unedo provides shade and moisture which can be beneficial for the growth of Zanthoxylum. |
|
Corylus avellana Hazel |
Corylus avellana can provide nuts and organic matter that enrich the soil for the Zanthoxylum. |