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Rhamnus alaternus

Italian buckthorn

Other common names
barren privet
Mediterranean buckthorn
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Botanical details
Family
Rhamnaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Genus

Rhamnus

Genus description

Rhamnus can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs or trees, often thorny, with simple leaves that may colour well in autumn, and tiny yellowish flowers followed by fruit that is typically black

Name status

Correct

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