Berried Tree for ID please

Cheryl · #1 (**permalink**) 09-10-2009, 08:42 PM

I noticed this today on my walk - it was on very sandy soil close to water

I'm wondering what it is and whether the berries are edible?

davidbr · #2 (**permalink**) 09-10-2009, 09:21 PM

I'm fairly sure it's Alder Buckthorn (Frangula alnus), quite a frequent, if not common, bush usually in damp areas.

Myddred · #3 (**permalink**) 10-10-2009, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Cheryl

I noticed this today on my walk - it was on very sandy soil close to water

I'm wondering what it is and whether the berries are edible?

The Alder Buckthorn.

Has medicinal uses - as a laxative!

Cheryl · #4 (**permalink**) 10-10-2009, 01:42 PM

Thank you both - that's a new one for me

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Originally Posted by Myddred

Has medicinal uses - as a laxative!

Thanks for that info - better not make any jelly or jam then