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Rhamnus carolinianus Indian cherry Deciduous tree (1 Page of 5) The Rhamnus carolinianus plant species is found in Eastern N. America - Virginia to Florida, west to Texas and Nebraska. It is a member of the Rhamnaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Indian cherry. Some home gardeners know the variety as Frangula caroliniana. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Rhamnus carolinianus Common Name: Indian cherry Family: Rhamnaceae Author: Walter. Known Hazards: Although no specific mention of toxicity has been found for this species, there is the suggestion that some members of this genus could be mildly poisonous[65]. Mature Height: 12 Mature Width: Habitat: Rich woods, sheltered slopes, borders of streams and limestone ridges[43, 82]. Swamps and low ground[235].
General Uses: Wood - rather hard, light, close grained, not strong[82]. It weighs 34lb per cubic foot[227]. Too small to be of commercial value[229].
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