Frangula rubra subsp. rubra
(Greene) V. Grub.
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Summary
Source: WikipediaFrangula rubra (syn. Rhamnus rubra) is a species of flowering plant in the buckthorn family known by the common names red buckthorn and Sierra coffeeberry.
Description
A temperate shrub in the Rhamnaceae family.
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Edible Uses
The fresh berries are eaten.
Traditional Uses
The fresh berries are eaten.
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Known Hazards
The berry is inedible and may have a laxative effect.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
North America, USA,
Synonyms
Rhamnus rubra
References (1)
- Moerman, D. F., 2010, Native American Ethnobotany. Timber Press. p 236
