| Rhamnus cathartica (Common buckthorn): Fruit | ||
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The fruits are rounded, black, juicy berries. Solitary or in dense clusters, they ripen in August and September, persisting on the twig into winter. As the name "cathartica" suggests, the fruits are a strong laxative. The immature fruits are a source of green dye called "Chinese Green." |
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