RHAMNALS. : 164 RHAMNADS, 
1. R. catharticus Linneus.—(Bucxtuorn.) Fig. 234. 
Leaves deciduous, ovate, crenate ; flowers fascicled ; branches spiny. 
Habitat. Hedges and plantations, ae 
Quality and Uses, Berries hydragogue, cathartic ; inconvenient to use, because # 
sickness and thirst that accompany their exhibition. : 
2. R. Frangula Linneus.x—(Buack Aver.) Fig. 235. call an 
Leaves oval, entire, with 10-12 lateral pinnated veins, smooth a8 
the calyx. 
Habitat, Quality, and Uses, Like the last. 
3. R. infectorius Linneus.—(Dyers’ BucKTHoRN.) : umber 
Leaves ovate-lanceolate, serrulate, nearly smooth ; branches pro s 
spiny. eee 
saa South of Europe. es 
uality. Berries purgative. - it stains yellow 
Uses. Unripe fruit, ealled yellow berries, yields a brilliant yellow dye; it a 
morocco, 
Fig. 234,—Rhamnus catharticus in flower and fruit; a, a flower magnified. 
