Frangula californica subsp. californica
California Buckthorn
Also known as: Endotropis oleifera Raf. +10 more
- Endotropis oleifera Raf.
- Perfonon laurifolium Raf.
- Rhamnus californica Eschsch.
- Rhamnus californica var. betulifolia Trel.
- Rhamnus castorea Greene
- Rhamnus laurifolia Nutt.
- Rhamnus major Carrière
- Rhamnus nana Carrière
- Rhamnus oleifolia Hook.
- Rhamnus pedunculata G.Nicholson
- Rhamnus purshiana var. californica (Eschsch.) Rehder
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Rhamnaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Frangula californica subsp. californica (commonly known as California buckthorn) is a shrub or tree within the Rhamnaceae family. It is found natively in North America. Within its native range, this subspecies is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Frangula californica, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
California
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
Base Species & Variations