Edible Sierra Nevada Plants
Dicotyledon Genera Descriptions

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Rhamnaceae - Buckthorn Family


Buckthorn - Casara

Rhamnus crocea, R. californica, R. purshiana

The berris of R. crocea are edible cooked but can turn your skin red if eaten in quantities. The bark and berries of R. californica and R. purshiana can be used as a laxative. R. californica seeds can be dried and ground for coffee.

Rhamnus californica
CalFlora Record




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