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Glossy Buckthorn fruit ready for Close-Up
Sometimes, when you’re growing, you’re not sure if you’re coming or going … especially when you’re the fruit of a Glossy Buckthorn shrub, an invasive species in Michigan.
The fruit of a Glossy buckthorn shrub. Glossy buckthorn is native to Eurasia but has been commonly planted in this country as a hedge and for wildlife food and cover. It was widely recommended for conservation plantings in the Midwest until its invasive tendencies became apparent; it creates dense thickets and out-competes native vegetation. Its fruit is widely dispersed by birds and small mammals.
Focal length: 100 mm
Aperture: f/16
Exposure time: 1/80
ISO: 2000
