Alder-leaved Buckthorn – Endotropis Alnifolia: Edible & Medicinal Uses of the Native Buckthorn of Ontario
Alderleaf buckthorn AKA Alder-leaved buckthorn (Endotropis alnifolia syn. Rhamnus alnifolia) is Ontario’s only native buckthorn. Sadly it’s much rarer than the very aggressive nonnatives. It has seen some edible and medicinal usage. I had to change the Latin name with the times in the images and text here, but the older synonym will stay in …