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Rhamnus frangula
Alder Buckthorn; Glossy Buckthorn

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DERIVATION
frangula - Ancient Greek name; possibly meaning a tree with fragile wood
FAMILY Rhamnaceae (Buckthorn Family)  Other Plants in the Buckthorn Family
HABIT Shrub/tree
RANGE Russian Federation, N Africa, SW Asia, Europe
LEAF TYPE Deciduous
FLOWERS White (Whitish-green)
FRUIT Black (Mature)
HARDINESS USDA Zone 3 (Coldest zone where hardy)
SUN REQUIREMENTS Sun
SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS Dye Plant
COMMON NAME(S) Alder Buckthorn | Glossy Buckthorn

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When Rhamnus frangula has been observed fruiting
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