Buckthorns and Allies

Mediterranean Buckthorn Christ's-thorn Rock Buckthorn Christ's-thorn



Buckthorn Family - Rhamnaceae

Christ's-thorn      Paliurus spina-christi

Native throughout southern Europe, eastwards through the Middle East to western Asia. A very spiny bush with distinctive, disk-like fruits.

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Young seed capsules
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Mature seed capsules


Mediterranean Buckthorn      Rhamnus alaternus

Native throughout the Mediterranean Region.

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Rock Buckthorn      Rhamnus saxatilis

Native to Central and southern Europe, usually in hilly or rocky country.

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