Frangula rubra subsp. rubra

(Greene) V. Grub.

RhamnaceaeFruitPotential hazards — see below
Caution — Parts of this plant may be toxic or require specific preparation. Verify with multiple sources before consuming.
Frangula rubra subsp. rubra
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Frangula rubra subsp. rubra
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Frangula rubra subsp. rubra
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What to Eat

Edible parts: Fruit

The fresh berries are eaten.

Known Hazards

The berry is inedible and may have a laxative effect.

Where to Find It

It is a temperate plant.

North America, USA,

Countries: Antigua & Barbuda, Barbados, Bahamas, Belize, Canada, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guatemala, Honduras, Haiti, Jamaica, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Puerto Rico, El Salvador, Trinidad & Tobago, United States, St Vincent

How to Identify

A temperate shrub in the Rhamnaceae family.

Wikipedia

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Frangula rubra (syn. Rhamnus rubra) is a species of flowering plant in the buckthorn family known by the common names red buckthorn and Sierra coffeeberry.

Names & Synonyms
Rhamnus rubra
References (1)
  • Moerman, D. F., 2010, Native American Ethnobotany. Timber Press. p 236

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