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alder buckthorn

 

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Noun alder buckthorn has 1 sense
  1. alder buckthorn, alder dogwood, Rhamnus frangula - small tree common in Europe
    --1 is a kind of buckthorn

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Alder Buckthorn

Description:

Alder Buckthorn is a species of flowering plant belonging to the Rhamnaceae family. It is a deciduous shrub or small tree that is native to Europe, Northwest Africa, and Western Asia. It is known for its medicinal uses and its distinct dark purple berries.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A shrub or small tree of the Rhamnaceae family with dark green oval leaves and clusters of small, yellow flowers.

Example sentence: The alder buckthorn in the garden is blooming beautifully this spring.

Sense 2:

Noun: The dried bark of the alder buckthorn, used in medicine as a laxative.

Example sentence: The herbalist recommended alder buckthorn as a natural remedy for constipation.

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