California buckthorn
Frangula californica (Eschsch.) A.Gray
Frangula californica, known as California buckthorn, is a flowering plant in the Rhamnaceae family. Native to western North America, it is found in Arizona, California, Hawaii, Mexico, Nevada, New Mexico, and Oregon. The plant produces edible fruits and seeds. It was first described in 1849.
Description
Frangula californica is a member of the Rhamnaceae (buckthorn) family. It is native to several regions in western North America, including Arizona, California, Hawaii, Mexico, Nevada, New Mexico, and Oregon. Common names for the species include California coffeeberry and California buckthorn. The plant is characterized by its edible fruits and seeds. First published in 1849, it is part of the genus Frangula.
Other common names
California buckthornCalifornia coffeeberry
Distribution
Global · Arizona · California · Hawaii · Mexico Northeast · Mexico Northwest · Nevada · New Mexico · Oregon
Synonyms
Rhamnus castoreaRhamnus nanaRhamnus oleifoliaRhamnus majorRhamnus laurifoliaRhamnus californicaPerfonon laurifoliumEndotropis oleiferaRhamnus purshiana var. californicaRhamnus californica var. betulifolia
