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Rhamnus cathartica Ruderal Shrubland | NatureServe Biotics 2019
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Name: Rhamnus cathartica Ruderal Shrubland
Reference: NatureServe Biotics 2019
Description: This non-native invasive shrubland is widespread throughout the northeastern and midwestern United States. It tends to form dense, often even-aged thickets, crowding and shading out native shrubs and herbs. In an open site, <i>Rhamnus cathartica</i> establishment is followed by lateral crown spread. This extension continues until branches touch adjacent shrubs. The large leaves and continuous canopy create dense shade. Even-aged thickets are common in both wetlands and in woodland understories. In fire-adapted ecosystems, the lack of vegetation under buckthorn prohibits fires. 
Accession Code: urn:lsid:vegbank.org:commConcept:34220-{A80BB02A-00BF-4601-B131-28A74258E61E}
Plot-observations of this Community Concept: 0
      Party Perspective according to: NatureServe (organization)
Perspective from: 26-Jun-2014 to: ongoing
      Names:   UID: ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.903096 NatureServe ExplorerNatureServe Explorer logo
  Code: CEGL005461
  Translated: Common Buckthorn Ruderal Shrubland
  Common: Ruderal Buckthorn Shrubland
  Scientific: Rhamnus cathartica Ruderal Shrubland
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(similar) Rhamnus cathartica Ruderal Shrubland