A species native to Europe, northwest Africa, and western Asia. It is a deciduous shrub growing to 6 – 8m tall, with grey-brown bark and spiny branches. The flowers are yellowish-green, with four petals
Rhamnus Cathartica - Buckthorn
Rhamnus Frangula - Alder Buckthorn
Buckthorn or Black Dogwood
Alder buckthorn appears to establish on a variety of soils but typically inhabits wetter, less shaded and more acidic soils than common buckthorn. Other names include Glossy Buckthorn, Breaking
diameter, with thick, deeply furrowed blackish bark
False Acacia / Black Locust - In Europe it is often planted alongside streets and in parks, esp. in large cities, because it tolerates pollution well. It grows to 14 – 25m tall, with a trunk up to 0.8 m
Rosa Arvensis - Field Rose
lime-rich and heavy clay soils.
Field-rose is a deciduous shrub, up to 2 m in height which spreads by suckering and putting out slender arching stems into woodland and woodland margins. It also grows along hedges on neutral,
high vitamin C level and is used to make syrup, tea and marmalade.
It is a deciduous shrub normally ranging in height from 1 - 5m, though sometimes it can scramble higher into the crowns of taller trees. The plant is high in certain antioxidants. The fruit is noted for its
Rosa Rugosa - Rugosa Rose
Rugosa Rose is widely used as an ornamental plant. It has been introduced to numerous areas of Europe and North America. The sweetly scented flowers are used to make pot-pourri in Japan and China
Rosa Rugosa Alba - White Rugosa Rose
Rugosa Rose is widely used as an ornamental plant. It has been introduced to numerous areas of Europe and North America. The sweetly scented flowers are used to make pot-pourri in Japan and China
Rosa Rubiginosa - Sweet Briar Rose
A dense deciduous shrub 2 - 3m high and across, with the stems bearing numerous hooked prickles. The foliage has a strong apple-like fragrance. The flowers are from late spring to mid summer.
Rosa Spinosissima - Burnets Rose
The plant prefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It requires moist soil. The plant can tolerate maritime exposure.
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