| Rhamnus japonica | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Rosales |
| Family: | Rhamnaceae |
| Genus: | Rhamnus |
| Species: | R. japonica |
| Binomial name | |
| Rhamnus japonica | |
Rhamnus japonica, the Japanese buckthorn, [1] is a species within the genus Rhamnus . It is described as a perennial tree. [2] It was also introduced to the United States at an unknown time. In North America, it is known to live in Illinois. [1] Rhamnus is the ancient Greek name for buckthorn. Japonica means Japanese.
