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Chittum, Cascara
Rhamnus purshiana
44.504, -124.022
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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