Rhamnus cathartica

With spines

Growing in an open field along a trail. Black berries clustered along the stems of an 8 foot tall shrub.

Growing in an open field along a trail. Black berries clustered along the stems of an 8 foot tall shrub.

Invasive

Subopposite buds, sharp twig ends

High-park has many poison ivy around the park. This poison ivy has several "black berries". There are everywhere and very densely populated. There are around 6 feet tall.

High-park has many poison ivy around the park. This poison ivy has several "black berries". There are everywhere and very densely populated. There are around 6 feet tall.

High-park has many poison ivy around the park. This poison ivy has several "black berries". There are everywhere and very densely populated. There are around 6 feet tall.