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Know Your Natives – Carolina Buckthorn
Carolina Buckthorn (Frangula caroliniana, formerly Rhamnus caroliniana) of the Buckthorn (Rhamnaceae) family is an elegant, thornless (!), deciduous shrub or small tree, with simple shining leaves and red to black berry-like fruits. (The tiny, whitish flowers are easily overlooked.) The … Continue reading
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Tagged Buckthorn, Carolina Buckthorn, Frangula, Frangula caroliniana, Know Your Natives, Rhamnaceae
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Know Your Natives – New Jersey Tea
New Jersey tea (Ceanothus americanus) of the Buckthorn (Rhamnaceae) Family is a small, deciduous, thorn-free shrub. The genus name originates from a Greek word for “spiny plant” or a Latin word for “thistle”. The specific epithet relates to its occurrence … Continue reading
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Tagged Ceanothus, Ceanothus americanus, Know Your Natives, New Jersey Tea, Rhamnaceae
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