Buckthorn

It was a fine day for a walk about the lake. Got a few pictures of buckthorn and a pocket sample. I like the chewed up dancing leaves.  Just hope I can do them justice.

Buckthorn

My best guess of Buckthorn species is the European Buckthorn, Rhamnus frangula. I suppose when the web provides conflicting information that the best policy is to rely on my library. The Shrub Identification Book by George W.D. Symonds again comes to my rescue.


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