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Questions and Answers: 2017

Question: This shrub was found in a marshy area of the Hudson River in South Glens Falls NY Thank You,

  • Question

    This shrub was found in a marshy area of the Hudson River in South Glens Falls NY Thank You,

    Answer

    Dear Auntie, you've photographed Frangula alnus (glossy-buckthorn), a non-native member of the Rhamnaceae. This species is very invasive in most parts of the northeastern US.