Bearberry
Frangula purshiana (DC.) A.Gray ex J.G.Cooper
Frangula purshiana is a plant species in the Rhamnaceae family, commonly known as Bearberry. It is native to western North America, ranging from southern British Columbia to central California and extending eastward to northwestern Montana. The species was first described in 1857.
Description
Frangula purshiana (DC.) A.Gray ex J.G.Cooper is a member of the Rhamnaceae family, also referred to as the buckthorn family. It is indigenous to western North America, occurring in regions such as British Columbia, California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. The plant is known by the common name Bearberry in English. Its distribution extends into the northeastern part of Mexico as well. The species was formally published in 1857.
Other common names
BearberryBearwoodCascara BuckthornChittam BarkPursh's buckthorncascaracascara false buckthornwestern buckthorn
Distribution
Global · British Columbia · California · Idaho · Mexico Northeast · Montana · Oregon · Washington
Synonyms
Rhamnus purshianaCardiolepis obtusaRhamnus purshiana var. hirtella
