Plant Profile: Frangula alnus

Drought-resistant

These are typically small evergreen or deciduous trees or shrubs, often featuring twigs that end in thorns. The fruit produced is a fleshy, black berry.

Growth Habit:  An upright, spreading large shrub or a small tree.

Hazardous Component:  Berries.

Mode of Toxicity:  Ingestion.

Hazardous Component:  Berries.

Toxicity Level:  Consumption results in only low toxicity.

Habitat:  Commonly found in forests or natural areas with rich woodlands, and also cultivated as an ornamental shrub in landscapes.

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