Rhamnus cathartica
E89549
Rhamnus cathartica, commonly known as common buckthorn, is a deciduous shrub or small tree native to Europe and western Asia that is widely recognized as an invasive species in many parts of North America.
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Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
deciduous shrub
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plant species → small tree → |
| barkColor |
dark gray to brown
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| branchCharacteristic |
often with thorny tips
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| commonName |
European buckthorn
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common buckthorn → |
| deciduous |
true
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| ecologicalImpact |
alters soil chemistry
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displaces native vegetation → forms dense thickets → reduces forest regeneration → |
| family |
Rhamnaceae
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| flowerColor |
greenish-yellow
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| flowerSex |
dioecious
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| fruitColor |
black when ripe
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| fruitType |
drupe-like berry
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| genus |
Rhamnus
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| growthForm |
multi-stemmed shrub
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single-stemmed small tree → |
| habitat |
disturbed sites
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forest edges → hedgerows → woodlands → |
| height |
up to 6 meters
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| introducedTo |
North America
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| invasiveIn |
Canada
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North America → United States → |
| kingdom |
Plantae
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| leafArrangement |
subopposite leaves
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| leafMargin |
finely serrated
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| leafPhenology |
leafs out early in spring
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retains leaves late into fall → |
| leafType |
simple leaves
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| legalStatus |
prohibited invasive species in some U.S. states
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regulated invasive species in parts of Canada → |
| management |
herbicide treatment
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mechanical removal → |
| nativeTo |
Europe
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western Asia → |
| order |
Rosales
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| seedDispersal |
birds
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| shadeTolerance |
high
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| soilPreference |
wide range of soils
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| taxonRank |
species
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| toxicity |
fruits mildly toxic to humans
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| use |
historically used as a laxative
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Referenced by (3)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
|
Rhamnus cathartica
("European buckthorn")
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commonName |
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Rhamnaceae
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hasMember |
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Rhamnaceae
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notableSpecies |