Alder-leaved buckthorn
Rhamnus alnifolia
Family: Rhamnaceae
What it is like
A medium sized shrub. It grows 50-150 cm high. The flowers are in clusters of 2-5. The leaves are 5-12 cm long and have 10-14 veins.
There are about 150 Rhamnus species.
Where it is found
A temperate plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Canada, North America
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Bark - flavouring