Holly-leaf Buckthorn, Spiny red berry
Rhamnus crocea
Family: Rhamnaceae
What it is like
An evergreen shrub. It grows 1.8 m high and spreads 2 m wide. There are thorns on the twigs. The leaves are glossy and oval. There are small teeth along the edge. The flowers are small and in clusters. The fruit is red.
There are over 100 Rhamnus species.
Where it is found
It is a temperate to subtropical plant. It suits hardiness zones 7-11.
Countries/locations it is found in
Australia, Central America, Mexico, North America, USA
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten raw or cooked with meat.
Edible parts
Fruit
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Red berry