Frangula californica
California Buckthorn
Also known as: Rhamnus californica subsp. typica C.B.Wolf
- Rhamnus californica subsp. typica C.B.Wolf
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Rhamnaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Frangula californica (commonly known as California buckthorn) is a shrub or tree belonging to the Rhamnaceae family. Found natively in North America, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Northwestern U.S.A., South-Central U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, California, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Hawaii
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms