Rhamnus lycioides
Basic Information
Family: Rhamnaceae
Genus: rhamnus
Plant ID (slug): rhamnus-lycioides
Numeric ID: 22127
USDA Hardiness: Coming soon
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Physical Characteristics
Rhamnus lycioides is a deciduous Shrub. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.
Distribution
S. Europe.
Habitats
Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade;
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal Uses
None known
Known Hazards
Although no specific mention of toxicity has been found for this species, there is the suggestion that some members of this genus could be mildly poisonous[65].
Detailed Information
Additional Information
Title: Rhamnus lycioides