Rhamnus alnifolia

Rhamnus alnifolia is a spreading shrub usually tall, rarely to , its thin branches bearing deciduous leaves. The thin, deeply veined leaves have oval blades long, pointed at the tip and lightly toothed along the edges. Female flowers produce drupes wide, each containing three seeds. The drupes darken to black when ripe. ==Distribution and habitat==

It can be found in the southern half of Canada and the northern half of the United States, mostly in the Pacific Northwest. It grows in streambanks and on humid flats near mountains. ==Uses==

The berry is inedible. ==References==