Common buckthorn from Europe (Rhamnus cathartica) and glossy/alder buckthorn from East Asia (Frangula alnus syn. Rhamnus frangula) are considered invasive in most states in the US. The designation of “invasive” comes from individual states and it signifies a plant’s ability to crowd out native plants, spread quickly and negatively impact the ecosystem. I see these in many of the properties I visit and a lot of people don’t realize they have it. If you have a small number of these and you don’t w

On the cliffs above Cinque Terre grows Italian buckthorn (Rhamnus alaternus), a hardy evergreen that thrives in Mediterranean sun and sea air. Connected to PlantWave, its subtle electrical signals are translated into music. What you hear is shaped by wind, light, and stone — the living rhythm of this coastline. Nature always composes. All we have to do is listen. Learn more at plantwave.com #plantwave #plantmusic #travel #nature #relax #italy #naturalbeauty #countryside | PlantWave