Holly-Leaf Buckthorn, Red-Berry Buckthorn

• Scientific Name: Rhamnus Crocea
• Common Name: Holly-Leaf Buckthorn, Red-Berry Buckthorn
• References: Felger, R.S. and S. Rutman. 2015. Ajo Peak to Tinajas Altas: Flora of Southwestern Arizona Part 19. Eudicots: Polygalaceae to Simmondsiaceae. Phytoneuron 2016-47: 1-71. Published 23 June 2016. ISSN 2153 733X
• References Url: https://www.cabezaprieta.org/flora_research/47PhytoN-SWArizPt19Poly-Simm.pdf#page=45
• Habitat: Canyons, cliffs
• Life Form: Shrub, medium
• Leaf Description: Alternate simple
• Flower Color: Yellow or yellowish
• Flowering Period: Mar to May
• Spines: Spineless
• Rarity: Locally common
• Family: Rhamnaceae (buckthorn family)