Rhamnus crocea
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Rosales |
| Family: | Rhamnaceae |
| Genus: | Rhamnus |
| Species: | R. crocea
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Rhamnus crocea, the spiny redberry, is a species of plant in the family Rhamnaceae. It is native from California to northern Mexico. As of March 2024[update], five subspecies are recognized.[1]
Description
This evergreen shrub, Rhamnus crocea, is typically one to two meters in height.hollyleaf cherry.[3]
Taxonomy
As of March 2024[update], Plants of the World Online accepted five subspecies:[1]
- Rhamnus crocea subsp. crocea
- Rhamnus crocea subsp. ilicifolia (Kellogg) C.B.Wolf, syn. Rhamnus ilicifolia[4]
- Rhamnus crocea subsp. insula (Kellogg) C.B.Wolf, syn. Rhamnus insula Kellogg[5]
- Rhamnus crocea subsp. pilosa (Trel. ex Curran) C.B.Wolf, syn. Rhamnus pilosa (Trel. ex Curran) Abrams[6]
- Rhamnus crocea subsp. pirifolia (Greene) C.B.Wolf, syn. Rhamnus pirifolia Greene[7]
Distribution
Rhamnus crocea is
Sierra Nevadas. In Arizona, it is found in the entire length of the Mogollon Rim to the western region of the White Mountains.[8]
Uses
The fruit of Rhamnus crocea was used as food by Native Americans in the Western United States.[9] When eaten in large quantities, the berry is reported to impart a red tint to the entire body of the consumer.[9]
References
- ^ a b c d e "Rhamnus crocea Nutt." Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2024-03-18.
- ISBN 0-8047-0005-2.
- ^ Hogan, C. Michael (2008). Stromberg, N. (ed.). "Toyon (Heteromeles arbutifolia)". GlobalTwitcher. Archived from the original on July 19, 2009.
- ^ "Rhamnus crocea subsp. ilicifolia (Kellogg) C.B.Wolf". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2024-03-18.
- ^ "Rhamnus crocea subsp. insula (Kellogg) C.B.Wolf". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2024-03-18.
- ^ "Rhamnus crocea subsp. pilosa (Trel. ex Curran) Abrams". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2024-03-18.
- ^ "Rhamnus crocea subsp. pirifolia (Greene) C.B.Wolf". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2024-03-18.
- OCLC 4053799.
- ^ LCCN 75-46193.
External links
- Jepson Manual Treatment - Rhamnus crocea
- USDA Plants Profile; Rhamnus crocea
- Rhamnus crocea — UC Photos gallery
- Rhamnus crocea — Calflora Taxon Report
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