Berberis aquifolium Pursh
Berberis aquifolium
Berberis aquifolium, commonly known as Oregon grape or holly-leaved barberry, is an evergreen shrub native to North America. It grows up to 3 meters tall and 1.5 meters wide, with pinnate leaves consisting of spiny leaflets resembling holly. The plant produces dense clusters of yellow flowers in early spring, followed by dark bluish-black berries.
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Ranunculales
Berberidaceae
Berberis
Berberis aquifolium contains 5'-methoxyhydnocarpin (5'-MHC), a multidrug resistance pump inhibitor that decreases bacterial resistance in vitro. The plant also contains berberine, known for its antimicrobial properties.
The berries are edible and have been used in traditional diets of indigenous peoples. They can be made into jelly or fermented to make wine. The inner bark yields a yellow dye, while the berries can produce dyes of various colors depending on the pH. The plant has medicinal uses, including treating indigestion and possessing antimicrobial properties similar to goldenseal.
Early spring
1-3 meters
Yellow
Native to the North American West, from Southeast Alaska to Northern California and central New Mexico. Commonly found in Douglas-fir forests and brushlands.
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