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Rhamnaceae
Frangula Flower
Frangula alnus
Purification and cleansing.
- Family
- Rhamnaceae
- Genus
- Frangula
- Native to
- Europe, Western Asia, North Africa
- Bloom season
- Spring, Summer
- Type
- deciduous shrub
- Height
- 10-18 ft
- Sunlight
- full sun to part shade
- Soil
- moist, acidic to neutral, peaty
- Water
- moderate to high
- Hardiness
- 3-7
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- The bark has been used as a laxative since medieval times, but it must be aged for at least a year before use as fresh bark causes severe nausea.
- The berries change color dramatically as they ripen, going from green to red to purple-black, all on the same branch simultaneously.
- Its alternate name 'Alder Buckthorn' is misleading since it is related to neither alders nor true buckthorns.
- The wood was historically prized for making high-quality charcoal used in gunpowder manufacturing.
- The tiny flowers are inconspicuous but incredibly nectar-rich, making Frangula one of the best bee plants for honey production.
Color meanings
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clearing away
1
fresh start