One of the more unusual plants we found growing in a small patch was Devils Walking Stick
with so many spines on it ready to tear into your flesh. its official name is
Arilia Spinosa
Now I have heard many story's about it but rarely ever come across it other than at Witchcraft Supply Shops.
One story goes that god put spines on the plant after the devil trying to find a path back into heaven found it a good strong staff to use for his journey back and in putting the spines on the devil could never use it again.
More than likely it got its name from the way it looks like a long walking stick.
However thorny the plant it does have medicinal uses which goes all the way back to Native Americans who made a tea of it to reduce inflammation.
Amazing a plant that can cause much pain can also be used to reduce it..
However the plant is also said to have magical powers to ward off evil and this is why people put a branch of it above their door way to keep evil witches from entering .
This is why witches use it to protect themselves from a spell another witch may have cast upon them.
Those who practice Hoodoo in particular use it for this reason . I know you pay big bucks to acquire it from a witches supply store . Yes there actual store fronts which carry witchcraft supply's .
and the craft is more popular now than ever.
If you run across it use extreme caution the thorns go thru most gloves with ease.
and you might even consider selling to a local witches supply.
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