Rhamnus japonica
Appearance
Rhamnus japonica | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Rosales |
Family: | Rhamnaceae |
Genus: | Rhamnus |
Species: | R. japonica
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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
[edit]- ^ a b "Rhamnus japonica Maxim". United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 22 May 2016.
- ^ "Japanese Buckthorn (Japonica)". gardenguides.com. Retrieved 22 May 2016.