Biscayne Prickly Ash
Zanthoxylum coriaceum

Tolerant of ocassional salt breezes yet no flooding. This large shrub or small tree grows from Key Biscayne to Southern Palm Beach County within the coastal hammocks.

Very drought tolerant with dark green, shiny compound leaves and unisexual flowers. The shiny black seeds are born in clusters and are eaten by seed eating birds like cardinals. The larva of the giant swallowtail butterfly feeds on the foliage.

Due to the prickles on this plant, it is recommended that this be planted away from where people walk. Incorporate into a butterfly garden by planting other plants around it to keep people away.

Mix with wild coffee, saw palmetto, marlberry, stoppers and other hammock species.