A genus of shrubs and small trees; buckthorn. The California Rhamnus Purshianus and the European Rhamnus catharticus are used in medicine. The latter is used for hedges.

type genus of the Rhamnaceae: buckthorns

Rhamnus (Greek Ραμνоυς — Ramnous) is an archaeological site in Greece. It is located at the northeastern part of Attica, next to the Euboean Gulf.

Lovely broad, flat leaves available in a dark green year-round. These evergreen leaves are wonderful for the base of a bouquet or in table arrangements.