Reviewed
Rhamnaceae (Buckthorn family)
Broadleaf plant family
The buckthorn family has three genera found in the state; Rhamnus spp. or buckthorn is the more common with three species.
Buckthorn, Carolina
Rhamnus caroliniana
Buckthorn, lance-leaved
Rhamnus lanceolata
For an idea of relative seed size, each photo contains a millimeter ruler. The distance between increments is 1 mm.