Zanthoxylum clava-herculis (Toothache Tree) erosion control Golden Groundsel is an attractive

Golden Groundsel is an attractive perennial providing cheery yellow blooms early in the spring

its ability to cover larger areas may also be a benefit

This plant is Texas tough and can handle drought

Henry's elfin butterfly Edible part(s) Fruit

early summer Mature height 3-5 ft Mature spread Spreading Attracts Birds

Zanthoxylum clava-herculis (Toothache Tree) erosion control Golden Groundsel is an attractiveAlso known as Hercules Club, Pepperbark, Prickly Ash. Toothache Tree is an aromatic, spiny, small to medium sized tree with leathery compound leaves. It is easily grown in moist, well drained soils in sun to shade. It tolerates poor soils. It typically grows to 20 30' tall, but often matures to a much shorter height as a large shrub. Male and female flowers appear on separate trees. Flowers are followed by red seed pods which appear only on female