Rhamnaceae
Ceanothus thyrsiflorus Eschw.
Ceanothus thyrsiflorus Eschw.
Ceanothus thyrsiflorus is an evergreen flowering shrub widely cultivated in gardens, popular with pollinators and birds.
Ceanothus tomentosus Parry
Ceanothus tomentosus Parry
Ceanothus tomentosus Parry is a woody evergreen shrub native to California and Baja California that varies in post-fire regrowth strategy across its range.
Ceanothus velutinus Douglas
Ceanothus velutinus Douglas
Ceanothus velutinus is a nitrogen-fixing evergreen shrub native to western North America with traditional medicinal uses.
Ceanothus verrucosus Nutt.
Ceanothus verrucosus Nutt.
Ceanothus verrucosus Nutt. is a coastal shrub found in Southern California and Baja California, dependent on periodic fire disturbance.
Colubrina asiatica (L.) Brongn.
Colubrina asiatica (L.) Brongn.
Colubrina asiatica is a saltwater-tolerant vine-like plant with small greenish clustered flowers and berry-like fruit.
Colubrina texensis (Torr. & A.Gray) A.Gray
Colubrina texensis (Torr. & A.Gray) A.Gray
Colubrina texensis is a deciduous flowering shrub native to Texas and northeastern Mexico.
Condalia hookeri M.C.Johnst.
Condalia hookeri M.C.Johnst.
Condalia hookeri, the Brazilian bluewood, is a thorny shrub/small tree native to Texas and eastern Mexico.
Cryptandra amara Sm.
Cryptandra amara Sm.
Cryptandra amara Sm. is a small woody flowering shrub native to eastern Australia, growing in shallow, often rocky soils.
Cryptandra tomentosa Lindl.
Cryptandra tomentosa Lindl.
Cryptandra tomentosa is a small spiny shrub endemic to south-eastern Australia that flowers from May to October.
Discaria toumatou Raoul
Discaria toumatou Raoul
Discaria toumatou, or matagouri, is a spiny native New Zealand shrub sometimes grown as landscaping, with Māori traditional tattooing uses.
Frangula alnus Mill.
Frangula alnus Mill.
Frangula alnus Mill., or alder buckthorn, is a deciduous shrub with detailed physical traits, ecology, and human uses.
Frangula californica (Eschsch.) A.Gray
Frangula californica (Eschsch.) A.Gray
Frangula californica, or California coffeeberry, is a long-lived North American native shrub with edible fruit and traditional indigenous uses.
Frangula caroliniana (Walter) A.Gray
Frangula caroliniana (Walter) A.Gray
Frangula caroliniana (Carolina buckthorn) is a thornless shrub or small tree with shiny dark leaves and fruits eaten by wildlife.
Frangula purshiana (DC.) J.G.Cooper
Frangula purshiana (DC.) J.G.Cooper
Frangula purshiana, or cascara, is a North American native shrub or small tree known historically for use as a laxative.
Karwinskia humboldtiana (Roem. & Schult.) Zucc.
Karwinskia humboldtiana (Roem. & Schult.) Zucc.
Karwinskia humboldtiana, common names coyotillo, is a toxic Rhamnaceae shrub/small tree native to southern US and Mexico.
Paliurus spina-christi Mill.
Paliurus spina-christi Mill.
Paliurus spina-christi is a deciduous shrub or small tree grown ornamentally for its distinctive winged fruit.
Phyllogeiton zeyheri (Sond.) Suess.
Phyllogeiton zeyheri (Sond.) Suess.
Phyllogeiton zeyheri is an African hardwood tree growing in southern Africa, with dense hard wood used for items like billiard cues.
Pomaderris apetala Labill.
Pomaderris apetala Labill.
Pomaderris apetala is a small tree or large shrub from Rhamnaceae found in southeastern Australia and New Zealand with multiple uses.
Pomaderris aspera Sieber ex DC.
Pomaderris aspera Sieber ex DC.
Pomaderris aspera is a flowering shrub or small tree native to southeastern Australia and naturalised in New Zealand.
Pomaderris elliptica Labill.
Pomaderris elliptica Labill.
Pomaderris elliptica is a yellow-flowered shrub widespread in open forests of southeastern Australia and Tasmania.
Pomaderris kumeraho A.Cunn. ex Fenzl
Pomaderris kumeraho A.Cunn. ex Fenzl
Kūmarahou (Pomaderris kumeraho) is a flowering shrub endemic to northern New Zealand's North Island.
Pseudoziziphus parryi (Torr.) Hauenschild
Pseudoziziphus parryi (Torr.) Hauenschild
Pseudoziziphus parryi is a thorny deciduous shrub native to desert and chaparral habitats of southern California and Baja California.
Rhamnus alaternus L.
Rhamnus alaternus L.
Rhamnus alaternus is an evergreen Mediterranean shrub grown as an ornamental garden plant.
Rhamnus cathartica L.
Rhamnus cathartica L.
Rhamnus cathartica, or purging buckthorn, is a deciduous shrub or small tree with known ecological roles, toxicity, and historical medicinal uses.
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