buckthorns
Spiny berry plants
Buckthorns are shrubs or small trees of the genus Rhamnus, known for their thorny branches and small berries.
Several species are invasive in North America, spreading aggressively and crowding out native plants.
The berries were historically used to make yellow and green dyes.
Buckthorn bark has laxative properties.
Promotes intestinal evacuation
- purgativeSubstance inducing evacuation
- catharticEmotionally releasing, relieving
- cascaraMedicinal tree bark
- digestiveRelating to food breakdown
herbal · remedy · herbalism · detoxification · glucoside · flavonoids · anti-inflammatory · tonic
Boundary of planted shrubs
- floraPlants of a region
- deciduousSheds foliage seasonally
- evergreenRetains foliage year-round
- understoryForest's lower vegetation tier
landscaping · foliage · branch · bark · woodland · native · cultivar · pruning
laxative
Promotes intestinal evacuation
- purgativeSubstance inducing evacuation
- catharticEmotionally releasing, relieving
- cascaraMedicinal tree bark
digestive · herbal · remedy · herbalism · detoxification · glucoside · flavonoids · anti-inflammatory · tonic · traditional medicine
hedge
Boundary of planted shrubs
understory · landscaping · foliage · branch · bark · woodland · native · cultivar · pruning · horticulture
fruit
Edible plant ovary
forage · wildlife · birds · ripe · pulp · harvest · dye · pigment · yellow dye · clusters
spiky
Having sharp projections
spined · bristly · scratchy · defensive · barbed · impenetrable · barrier · protective · deterrent · branches
- sea buckthornSpiny shrub bearing tart orange berries