Mediterranean buckthorn (Rhamnus alaternus)

Mediterranean buckthorn, a reference photo — Photo: Kevin Thiele from Perth, Australia · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

Rhamnus alaternus is a species of flowering plant in the buckthorn family Rhamnaceae, known by the common names Italian buckthorn or Mediterranean buckthorn. It is a hardy medium-sized evergreen shrub with fragrant flowers.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Mediterranean buckthorn being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Phillyrea latifolia
Rhamnus pirifolia

Classification

Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Tracheophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Rosales
Family: Rhamnaceae
Genus: Rhamnus
Species: Rhamnus alaternus

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