What are these berries?

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  1. shalom

    shalom Member

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    Hi, just joined. Walking along the river banks here in St. Cloud, MN and this plant is everywhere. I've seen some that are quite tall (12-18 ft high). It's mid-winter here. I thought it was highbush cranberry or nannyberry but that doesn't quite seem to fit it. It has up to 3 oval shaped seeds in each berry.

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    (apologize for actual tree pics I only had cell phone with at the time)
    Thanks, Ryan.
     
    shalom, Jan 21, 2009
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  2. Michael F

    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Probably Rhamnus cathartica, an invasive species in your area. Note: slightly poisonous berries.
     
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  3. Ron B

    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    So it seems you've been passing the buck

    thorns.
     
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    Weedbender Active Member 10 Years

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    Groan, how berry funny : )
     
    Weedbender, Jan 22, 2009
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  5. Michael F

    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Ron likes to rhamn us with his puns.
     
    Michael F, Jan 22, 2009
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  6. Ron B

    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Look who's talking.
     
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