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Hercules Club

Mounted on top of the wooden rail along the Nature Trail boardwalk is a horizontal panel with a touchable bronze model.  On the left and right sides of the panel, black text in English and Spanish reads:  Hercules Club. Also known as the toothache tree, its bitter bark is a home remedy for toothache. In fact, all of its plant parts—seed, fruit, bark, and root—are useful. Seeds can be used like pepper and a tonic from the fruit can ease a stomach ache.  End of Text  In the center between the 2 columns of text, a bronze 4-inch square. On it is a touchable model of the Hercules Club and raised letters in English, Spanish, and Braille. The tree has a spiky trunk, while its smooth dark green leaves extend from a central stem.  Directly in front of the panel, the maritime forest includes the Hercules Club tree. Beyond the tree is a boardwalk switchback.  [End of message]

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Also known as the toothache tree, its bitter bark is a home remedy for toothache. In fact, all of its plant parts-seed, fruit, bark, and root-are useful. Seeds can be used like pepper and a tonic from the fruit can ease a stomach ache.

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Last updated: July 15, 2022