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Frangula purshiana

Californian bearberry

Other common names
cascara
cascara sagrada
Synonyms
Rhamnus purshiana
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Botanical details
Family
Rhamnaceae
Native to the UK
No
Genus

Frangula

Genus description

Frangula can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs or trees, with simple leaves that often colour well in autumn, and tiny yellowish flowers followed by red or black fruit

Name status

Correct

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