Zanthoxylum americanum Mill.

PLANTS OF ILLINOIS, USA
Zanthoxylum americanum Miller
det.: S.R. Hill, Dec. 2000 Rutaceae
ILLINOIS: LASALLE COUNTY Starved Rock 7.5 min.
quad., T. 33 N., R. 2 E., SE/2, SW/2, SE/4, SE/4, sec.
24. Starved Rock State Park, South Ottawa; E of Salt
Wells Stream; along S side of IL Rt. 71, S of bank of
Illinois River. Elev. ca. 460 - 470 ft. Alluvial soil.
Disturbed river terrace, shrubland with openings along
roadside. Common understory shrub, sometimes in
thickets in the open; fruits green, firm, immature; pleasa
sweet-resinous aroma.
Steven R. Hill 32462
20 June 2000
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