Kalopanax septemlobus (Thunb.) Koidz.

Castor-aralia

Synonyms: Acanthopanax ricinifolius, Kalopanax pictus, Acer septemlobum

CLASSIFICATION

Main Group: Plant

Sublevel 1: Angiosperm

Sublevel 2: Eudicot

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Family: Apiaceae

Genus: Kalopanax

Species: Kalopanax septemlobus

STATUS IN NEW ENGLAND

Origin: Introduced

Invasive, Pest, or Pathogen?: Yes

Listing:
NH Comprehensive Invasive Plant List - Watch Species
NH Comprehensive Invasive Plant List - EDRR Species

Rarity Designations: None

BIOLOGY/ECOLOGY

Feeding Type: Photoautotroph

Type of Spores/Gametophytes: Two types of spores, unisexual gametophytes

HABITAT

Wetland Indicator Status: Not Listed

PHOTOS OF Kalopanax septemlobus