Rhamnus crocea

Species category

Shrub or Tree, Weed

Common name

redberry buckthorn, hollyleaf buckthorn

Diagnostic characters

Planting unit

True seedTrue seed:
A mature fertilized ovule consisting of an embryo, with or without and external food reserve (e.g., endosperm) enclosed by the testa.

Shape

Obovate 

Size

  • Length 4–5 mm 
  • Width 3–3.1 mm 
  • Thickness 1.2–1.5 mm 

Color

Brown

Texture

Smooth with a view longitudinal ribs

Other structures

HilumHilum:
The scar on the seed coat at the place of its detachment from the seed stalk (funiculus).
is on basalBasal:
The base of the fruit or seed opposite the apical end.
end.

Identification notes

Seeds borne singly in fruitFruit:
A mature ovary and any associated parts.
coat.

Noxious weed seed categories

Not listed

AOSA examination list

Not included

Nomenclature

Family

Rhamnaceae

Valid name

Rhamnus crocea Nutt.

 Rhamnus crocea.  True seeds that are borne singly in a fruit coat. 
Rhamnus crocea. True seeds that are borne singly in a fruit coat.