Rhamnus davurica
Pall.
Dahurian buckthorn, Dahursk buckthorn, Chinese buckthorn
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Summary
Source: WikipediaRhamnus davurica is a species of flowering plant in the buckthorn family known by the common name Dahurian buckthorn. It is native to China, Korea, Mongolia, eastern Siberia, and Japan. It is present in North America as an introduced species.
Description
A large shrub. It loses its leaves during the year. It grows 6 m high and spreads 3 m wide. There are spines on the twigs. The leaves are leathery and 5-10 cm long. They are grey-green. The flowers are cream to green. The fruit are fleshy and red.
Edible Uses
Young leaves are brewed as tea.
Traditional Uses
The young leaves are used tea.
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Distribution
It is a temperate plant. In north China it grows near the edges of forests and in wet places near canals. It grows below 1,800 m above sea level. It suits hardiness zones 5-9.
Where It Grows
Asia, Australia, China, Japan, Korea, North Korea, Mongolia, Russia, Siberia,
Notes
There are over 100 Rhamnus species.
References (4)
- Cundall, P., (ed.), 2004, Gardening Australia: flora: the gardener's bible. ABC Books. p 1139
- Hu, Shiu-ying, 2005, Food Plants of China. The Chinese University Press. p 530 (As davurica)
- Plants for a Future database, The Field, Penpol, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0NG, UK. http://www.scs.leeds.ac.uk/pfaf/
- Reise russ. Reich. 3:721. 1776 "dauuricus"
