[The Buckthorn Family in the Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington]

Buckbrush as seen between Anderson Road and Canyon Creek in the Klickitat Wildlife Area.........May 4, 2015. Note the opposite leaves and branches on the twigs.

Close-up images of the leaves, inflorescence and habitat of buckbrush as seen between Anderson Road and Canyon Creek in the Klickitat Wildlife Area.........May 4, 2015.