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Rhamnus

Rhamnus

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A group of shrubs and small trees in the buckthorn family
  • noun
  • /ˈræmnəs/
  • Specialized
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  • The genus Rhamnus includes many species commonly known as buckthorns.

Examples

  • Some species of Rhamnus are used in traditional medicines and as ornamental plants.

  • The Rhamnus genus includes several species of shrubs.

  • Botanists studied the distribution of Rhamnus in North American woodlands.

  • Many gardeners prefer Rhamnus for its hardiness.

  • Botanists studied the distribution of Rhamnus in North American woodlands.

  • The genus Rhamnus includes many species commonly known as buckthorns.

  • Some species of Rhamnus are used in traditional medicines and as ornamental plants.

Synonyms

buckthorn
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A bush or small tree with sharp branches and small berries

is the scientific genus that groups these shrubs and small trees

Compounds

Rhamnus croceus
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A small spiny evergreen shrub from the western United States and Mexico with bright red berries

Rhamnus frangula
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A small tree with berries often eaten by birds

Rhamnus purshianus
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A small shrubby tree from the US Pacific coast whose bark is used as a natural laxative

Rhamnus californicus
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An evergreen shrub with glossy leaves and small red or black berries that birds eat

Rhamnus carolinianus
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A small bush from eastern and central United States with black berries and golden yellow leaves in autumn

Surface Forms

Rhamnus singular
Rhamnuses plural

Etymology

The word Rhamnus comes from the old Greek word rhamnos, which means 'a thorny bush' or 'buckthorn'. So Rhamnus is the botanical name for the group of shrubs and small trees we call 'buckthorns'.