Rhamnus japonica

Rhamnus japonica
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Rosales
Family: Rhamnaceae
Genus: Rhamnus
Species:
R. japonica
Binomial name
Rhamnus japonica

Rhamnus japonica, the Japanese buckthorn,[1] is a species within the genus Rhamnus. It is described as a perennial tree.[2] It was also introduced to the United States at an unknown time. In North America, it is known to live in Illinois.[1] Rhamnus is the ancient Greek name for buckthorn. Japonica means Japanese.

References

  1. ^ a b "Rhamnus japonica Maxim". United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 22 May 2016.
  2. ^ "Japanese Buckthorn (Japonica)". gardenguides.com. Retrieved 22 May 2016.


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