Plant Details

Zanthoxylum planispinum

Winged Prickly Ash

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General Information

Scientific name: Zanthoxylum planispinum
Also known as: Winged Prickly Ash

Plant Properties

Layer: Shrub
Size: Small
Height: 3.50 m
Width: - m
Growth Rate: None
Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 5-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Partial shade, Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Condiment, Leaves
Edibility:
(3)
Medicinal:
(2)
Features:
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