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Devil's Club Devil's Club Oplopanax horridus Devil's club or Devil's walking stick is a large understory shrub native to the rainforests of the Pacific Northwest, but also disjunct on islands in Lake Superior. It is noted for its large palmate leaves and erect, woody stems covered in noxious and irritating spines. (Wikipedia) Today's top story in Salish Current: Commentary: Lack of parking…