Frangula purshiana subsp. ultramafica
Cascara Buckthorn, Pursh's Buckthorn
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Rhamnaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Indigenous to North America, Frangula purshiana subsp. ultramafica (commonly known as Cascara buckthorn or Pursh's buckthorn) is a shrub belonging to the Rhamnaceae family. Within its native range, this subspecies is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Frangula purshiana, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
California
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