The Hercules' Club

[Solly Mack]

Last edited Sun Feb 19, 2012, 09:48 PM - Edit history (2)

A tree (and shrub). The bark of which is a bit warty and spiny in the older trees. The younger trees are more thorny. Sometimes called the Prickly Ash or Toothache tree. Chewing the leaves will cause a numbing effect.













Lower part of the tree trunk looks like this.



This particular tree was about 25 feet tall.

I've been out doing the Great Backyard Bird Count and came across this tree while following a small stream behind my house.

[NV Whino]

1. I can guess

Getting hit with the Hercules club might cause a numbing effect, too.

[Solly Mack]

2. lol! Probably.

It's a tree I won't be climbing.

[Callalily]

3. Absolutely nothing like

this in my neck of the woods, so it's very interesting to see.

Thanks for posting and thanks for the description.

[Solly Mack]

4. You're welcome, Callalily

It is located on an incline going down to the stream. The path is still wet and slick from the rains. I was somewhat afraid of slipping and falling into the tree. lol

Had to have photos have it. Gonna check on it again come spring.

[bluesbassman]

5. Great detail on this most inhospitable looking tree.

Not a climber for sure! Nice pics though.

Like to see it again in summer when the leaves are out.

[Solly Mack]

7. Thanks, bluesbassman

I'll go back in the spring and summer to see what the tree looks like then.

Maybe nibble on a leaf or two. (or not)

[Scuba]

6. I might be a treehugger, but gee whiz!

[Solly Mack]

8. It's a tree you pet...carefully.

[Celebration]

9. Okay I love photos like this

Not only are they fun to look at, but I also learn something in the process.

Thanks!

[Solly Mack]

10. It's a neat looking tree.

A bit scary though.

Thanks, Celebration. Glad you enjoyed it.