Concept information
Preferred term
Rhamnus
Type
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Topical Descriptor
Broader concept
Entry terms
- Cascara Sagrada
- Frangula
- Frangula alnus
- Frangulas
- Rhamnus purshiana
Scope note
- A plant genus of the family RHAMNACEAE. This genus is often called buckthorn but should not be confused with HIPPOPHAE or KARWINSKIA. Some RHAMNUS species have been reclassified into this genus. F. purshiana bark is cascara sagrada. Members contain frangulanin, frangulin, and anthraquinones such as EMODIN.
History note
- 2019(1991)
In other languages
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Finnish
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Rhamnus
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ristipaatsamien suku
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Swedish
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Brakved
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Rhamnus purshiana
URI
http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D031955
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