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Chittum, Cascara

Rhamnus purshiana

Photo by shebebusynow
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Field Notes

Description:

oval leaves with smooth edge, black berries

Habitat:

under the power lines where it can get a lot of sun, dominating surrounding salal and blackberry bushes and growing next to alder

Notes:

The peeled bark of this tree used to be a major cash crop in this area. It's still sold to pharmaceutical companies who render it into a very safe and effective laxative.

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PublishedSeptember 17, 2011

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