Frangula californica subsp. californica
(Eschsch.) Gray
California buckthorn
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Stephen Clifford
Summary
Source: WikipediaFrangula californica (previously classified as Rhamnus californica) is a species of flowering plant in the buckthorn family native to western North America. It produces edible fruits and seeds. It is commonly known as California coffeeberry and California buckthorn.
Description
A temperate shrub in the Rhamnaceae family, native to California. It produces small fruits that are traditionally sun-dried and stored for later use.
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Edible Uses
The fruit are sun-dried and stored for later use.
Traditional Uses
The fruit are sun dried and stored for later use. Caution: The fruit are considered poisonous. That is probably why they are first dried.
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Known Hazards
The fruit are considered poisonous; drying is thought to reduce their toxicity.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
North America, USA,
Synonyms
References (1)
- Moerman, D. F., 2010, Native American Ethnobotany. Timber Press. p 236
