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Rhamnaceae
Endotropis

Endotropis alnifolia (L'Héritier) Hauenschild. Common name: Alder-leaved Buckthorn, American Alder-Buckthorn. Phenology: May-Jul. Habitat: Northern forests, mafic or calcareous (dolomitic) seep, usually with Parnassia grandifolia. Distribution: NL (Newfoundland) west to BC, south to NJ, PA, w. MD (Knapp et al. 2011), sw. VA, ne. TN (Chester, Wofford, & Kral 1997), OH, n. IN, n. IL, IA, and CA.

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Origin/Endemic status: Native

Synonymy ⓘ: = K4, Hauenschild et al (2016c); = Rhamnus alnifolia L'Hér. — C, F, FNA12, G, GrPl, Il, Mi, NE, NY, Pa, Tn, Va, W, WV, Brizicky (1964a); = Ventia alnifolia (L'Hér.) Hauenschild — Hauenschild et al (2016b). Basionym: Rhamnus alnifolia L'Hér. 1788

Links to other floras: = Rhamnus alnifolia - FNA12

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: OBL (name change)
  • Great Plains: FACW (name change)
  • Midwest: OBL (name change)
  • Northcentral & Northeast: OBL (name change)

Heliophily ⓘ: 5

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