Rhamnus utilis chingshuiensis (Rhamnus utilis chingshuiensis)
Description
Chinese buckthorn is a spiny shrub or small tree, typically growing to 4 m (12 feet) tall. It is native to China, Japan, and Korea. Leaves are borne on short stalks (petioles) and have tiny golden hairs on the underside. The bark is used in Asia to make a yellow dye, and oils extracted from the seeds are used as lubricants.
Taxonomic tree
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Phylum:
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Class: Magnoliopsida
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Order: Rosales
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Family: Rhamnaceae
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Genus: Rhamnus
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