| Rhamnus japonica | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Rosales |
| Family: | Rhamnaceae |
| Genus: | Rhamnus |
| Species: | R. japonica |
| Binomial name | |
| Rhamnus japonica Maxim. | |
Rhamnus japonica, the Japanese buckthorn, is a species within the genus Rhamnus. It is described as a perennial tree. It was also introduced to the United States at an unknown time. In North America, it is known to live in Illinois. Rhamnus is the ancient Greek name for buckthorn. Japonica means Japanese.
References
- ^ "Rhamnus japonica Maxim". United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 22 May 2016.
- "Japanese Buckthorn (Japonica)". gardenguides.com. Retrieved 22 May 2016.
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