Rhamnus
Common Name(s):
- Phonetic Spelling
- RAM-nus
- This plant has low severity poison characteristics.
- See below
- Description
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Small evergreen or deciduous trees or shrubs, twigs often thorn-tipped
Distribution: Native throughout or cultivated ornamentals
Severity: CAUSES ONLY LOW TOXICITY IF EATEN.
Found in: Forest or natural areas in rich woods, landscapes as cultivated ornamental shrub.
- See this plant in the following landscape:
- Cultivars / Varieties:
- R. caroliniana, R. cathartica, R. frangula
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- Cultivars / Varieties:
- R. caroliniana, R. cathartica, R. frangula
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Rhamnus
- Family:
- Rhamnaceae
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- USA, NC
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Poisonous
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Fruit:
- Fruit Color:
- Black
- Red/Burgundy
- Fruit Type:
- Berry
- Fruit Description:
- Fleshy, black berry
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Leaves:
- Leaf Type:
- Simple
- Leaf Arrangement:
- Alternate
- Opposite
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Description:
- leaves alternate or nearly opposite, simple, smooth or toothed
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
