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ophis: 2nd year twig with 1st year offshoots, common buckthorn
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ophis: 2nd year twig, common buckthorn
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ophis: 5-6 mm subopposite end buds flank erect spurs
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ophis: buds nearly black
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ophis: cut 1st year twig
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ophis: cut 2nd year twig