The biology of Canadian weeds. 139. Rhamnus cathartica L.

• Published in: Canadian Journal of Plant Science
• Main Authors: Qaderi, Mirwais M, Clements, David R, Cavers, Paul B
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Canadian Science Publishing 2009
• Subjects: Horticulture; Plant Science; Agronomy and Crop Science; Canada; Rhamnus; Newfoundland
• Online Access: http://dx.doi.org/10.4141/cjps08022; http://www.nrcresearchpress.com/doi/pdf/10.4141/CJPS08022

European buckthorn, Rhamnus cathartica L., is an introduced shrub or small tree of forests, thickets, open pastures, hedgerows, roadsides, and riparian habitats. In Canada, it is found from Alberta east to the Maritimes, but is absent from Newfoundland. It is particularly abundant in southern Ontari...