Coffeeberry

Coffeeberry is a common name for several plants and may refer to species within the genera Coffea, Frangula, and Rhamnus. The term is most commonly used to refer to the berries of the Coffea plant, from which coffee is produced.

Coffea

Coffea is a genus of flowering plants in the family Rubiaceae. Coffea species are shrubs or small trees native to tropical and southern Africa and tropical Asia. The seeds of some species, called coffee beans, are used to flavor various beverages and products. The fruits, like the seeds, contain a large amount of caffeine, and have a distinct sweet taste and are often juiced. The plant ranks as one of the world's most valuable and widely traded commodity crops and is an important export product of several countries, including those in Central and South America, the Caribbean and Africa.

Frangula

Frangula is a genus in the family Rhamnaceae, whose species are commonly known as buckthorns. The genus comprises about 55 species of shrubs and small trees. The species Frangula californica is commonly known as the California coffeeberry due to the resemblance of its berries to coffee beans. The berries of this plant are not used to produce coffee, but they are consumed by a variety of wildlife.

Rhamnus

Rhamnus is a large genus of about 110 accepted species of shrubs or small trees, commonly known as buckthorns in the family Rhamnaceae. Its species range from 1–10 m tall (rarely to 15 m) and are native throughout the temperate and subtropical regions of the world. The species Rhamnus californica is also commonly known as the California coffeeberry.

See also

• Coffee
• Coffea
• Frangula
• Rhamnus

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