alder buckthorn

[juan98]

small tree common in Europe

[Utpal Shuvro]

The alder buckthorn is a species of flowering plant in the colon family Rhamnaceae, native to Europe, western Asia, and northwest Africa. Its scientific name is Frangula alnus. It is a small, deciduous tree or shrub that produces fruits that have medicinal properties. Its bark is used to produce a yellow dye and is also used in traditional medicine. The plant is typically found in wet or moist woodland climates.