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Frangula purshiana ssp. purshiana
buckthorn, cascara
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Distribution: Occurring on both sides of the Cascades crest in Washington; British Columbia to California, east to Montana and Idaho.
Habitat: Forest understory and margins from low to moderate elevations in the mountains.
Flowers: April-June
Origin: Native
Growth Duration: Perennial
Conservation Status: Not of concern
Description:
[none provided]
Accepted Name:
Frangula purshiana (de Candolle) A. Gray ssp. purshiana
Publication: Pacif. Railr. Rep. 12(2): 57. 1860. 1860.
Publication: Pacif. Railr. Rep. 12(2): 57. 1860. 1860.
Synonyms & Misapplications:
(none provided)
Additional Resources:
PNW Herbaria: Specimen records of Frangula purshiana ssp. purshiana in the Consortium of Pacific Northwest Herbaria database
WA Flora Checklist: Frangula purshiana ssp. purshiana checklist entry
OregonFlora: Frangula purshiana ssp. purshiana information
E-Flora BC: Frangula purshiana ssp. purshiana atlas page
CalPhotos: Frangula purshiana ssp. purshiana photos
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