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Arizona spikenard

Scientific Name: Aralia humilis

Family: Araliaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Shrub

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Aralia humilis: Arizona Spikenard

Aralia humilis, commonly known as Arizona Spikenard, is a perennial shrub belonging to the genus Aralia.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Aralia humilis Cav.
  • Rank: Species
  • Family: Araliaceae
  • Common Name: Arizona Spikenard

Distribution and Habitat

  • Arizona Spikenard is found in the southwestern United States, including Arizona and New Mexico, and extends into northern Mexico.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Aralia humilis is described as a shrub.
  • It is a perennial plant, meaning it lives for more than two years.

Traditional Uses

  • Spikenard (likely referring to related species) has been traditionally used as a skin care oil.
  • It was reportedly used by American Indians.

Related Species

  • Aralia californica (California Spikenard)
  • Aralia racemosa (American Spikenard)
  • Aralia mandshurica
  • Aralia nudicaulis (Wild Sarsaparilla)