Buckthorns and Allies

Mediterranean Buckthorn Christ's-thorn Christ's-thorn Christ's-thorn



Buckthorn Family - Rhamnaceae

Mediterranean Buckthorn      Rhamnus alaternus

Native throughout the Mediterranean Region.

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Christ's-thorn      Paliurus spina-christi

Native throughout southern Europe, eastwards through the Middle East to western Asia. A very spiny bush with distinctive, disk-like fruits.

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Other related species recorded on Lesvos

Buckthorn Family - Rhamnaceae
  • Rhodope Rock Buckthorn      Rhamnus rhodopea