What is another word for buckthorn family?
Pronunciation: [bˈʌkθɔːn fˈamɪli] (IPA) 
The Buckthorn family is a group of flowering plants that includes both trees and shrubs. This family is also known as the Rhamnaceae family and is characterized by the presence of thorns and simple leaves. These plants have a wide distribution globally, with some species found in Africa, Asia, Europe, and America. Due to their hardiness, plants in the Buckthorn family are often used for landscaping and have various medicinal properties. Some common species belong to this group are sea-buckthorn, Carolina buckthorn, alder buckthorn, and cascara buckthorn. Although this family of plants has relatively few synonyms, they are often referred to as Rhamnus plants or simply buckthorns.
