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Buckthorn, an Invasive but Useful Pest

TCI Magazine

BY MICHAEL HOPPE

Originating in parts of Europe and Asia, Rhamnus cathartic, aka buckthorn, was brought to these shores intended to be a welcome addition to our native landscaping stock. Now that it has gone feral, pushing its way into many necks of our urban forests and crowding out native species, it has worn out that welcome.

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