Rhamnus cathartica L.

Locations ofRhamnus cathartica L. in Virginia

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Family
Rhamnaceae
Botanical Name
Rhamnus cathartica L.
Common Name
Common Buckthorn
Synonym(s)
Flora of Virginia Name/Status
in Taxa Not Treated: Waifs
Comments
A Eurasian species widely escaped at more northern latitudes and only recently found in Virginia (2009). Curiously, no obvious source of cultivation was noticed from which our plants may have escaped.
Habitat
Fencerows and roadbanks. Apparently capable of spreading into a wide variety of open, disturbed sites as well as wooded areas. Potentially very invasive.
Native Status
Introduced

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