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Plant Profile: Rhamnus

Taxonomy: Rhamnus

Names

Buckthorn

  • Photo of Rhamnus (Rhamnuss)

Phonetic Spelling:RAM-nus

Genus:Rhamnus

Species:

Family:Rhamnaceae

These are typically small trees or shrubs, either evergreen or deciduous, characterized by twigs that may have thorny tips.

Geographic Range: They are either native to various regions or grown as ornamental plants.

Toxicity Level: Consumption results in only mild toxicity.

Habitat: They can be found in forests or natural settings with rich vegetation, as well as in landscaped areas where they are cultivated for decorative purposes.

Rhamnus Feature Summary

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Rhamnus Feature Summary

Fruit
Fleshy, black berry
Red/Burgundy
Black
Leaves
leaves alternate or nearly opposite, simple, smooth or toothed
Opposite
Alternate
Poisonous to Humans
Whole Plant Traits
Poisonous

Rhamnus Attributes

Rhamnus: Country Or Region Of Origin

USA, NC

Rhamnus Fruit

Rhamnus: Fruit Description

Fleshy, black berry

Rhamnus: Fruit Type

Achene
Aggregate
Berry
Capsule
Caryopsis
Drupe
Follicle
Legume
Nut
Pome
Samara
Schizocarp
Siliqua

Rhamnus: Fruit Color

grass
Black
grass
Red/Burgundy

Rhamnus Leaves

Rhamnus: Leaf Description

leaves alternate or nearly opposite, simple, smooth or toothed

Rhamnus: Leaf Type

Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
Fronds
Needles
Sheath
Simple

Rhamnus: Leaf Arrangement

Alternate
Opposite
Other/more complex
Rosulate
Whorled

Rhamnus: Hairs Present

No
Yes

Rhamnus Poisonous to Humans

Rhamnus: Poison Symptoms

Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Rhamnus: Poison Toxic Principle

Glycosides

Rhamnus: Poison Severity

High
Low
Medium

Rhamnus: Causes Contact Dermatitis

No
Yes

Rhamnus: Poison Part

Bark
Flowers
Fruits
Leaves
Roots
Sap/Juice
Seeds
Stems

Rhamnus Whole Plant Traits

Rhamnus: Plant Type

Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower

Rhamnus Stem

Rhamnus: Stem Is Aromatic

No
Yes