Frangula caroliniana
Carolina Buckthorn, Indian Cherry
Other regional names: Yellow Buckthorn
- Yellow Buckthorn
Also known as: Frangula caroliniana var. mollis (Fernald) Mohlenbr. +8 more
- Frangula caroliniana var. mollis (Fernald) Mohlenbr.
- Frangula caroliniana var. mollis Fern.
- Frangula fragilis Raf.
- Rhamnus canadensis K.Koch
- Rhamnus caroliniana var. caroliniana
- Rhamnus caroliniana var. mollis Fernald
- Rhamnus caroliniana Walter
- Rhamnus virginica Page
- Sarcomphalus carolinianus (Walter) Raf.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Rhamnaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Frangula caroliniana (commonly known as Carolina Buckthorn or Indian-cherry) is a shrub or tree within the Rhamnaceae family. It naturally occurs in North America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, North-Central U.S.A., Northeastern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mexico Northeast, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia