Buckthorn, European buckthorn, common buckthorn, purging buckthorn
Rhamnus cathartica grows as a tree or shrub, can reach a height of up to six meters, and sheds its leaves in autumn. The berries, which are black when ripe, are poisonous.
Characteristics & Description
Height, habit: Deciduous shrub or tree, up to 6 meters
Poisonous: Yes
Origin: Europe, North Africa, Western Asia and as an introduced species in some parts of North America (distribution map)
Habitats: Forests, roadsides, shrubbery edges, slopes
USDA zone: 5 (-9.4 °F/-23 °C)
Botany
Family: Rhamnaceae (buckthorn family)
Name: Rhamnus cathartica
Categories: Berries | Shrubs & Trees |
