Berberis canadensis Allegheny barberry (Berberidaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Berberis canadensis
Allegheny barberry
Deciduous shrub
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The Berberis canadensis plant species is found in N. America - Virginia to Georgia, Alberta and Indiana. It is a member of the Berberidaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Allegheny barberry. Some home gardeners know the variety as B. angulizans.

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Latin Name:  Berberis canadensis
Common Name:  Allegheny barberry
Family:  Berberidaceae
Author:  Mill.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.8   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Banks of streams and dry woods[11, 43].

Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked. Agreeably acid[2, 22, 46, 95, 161], they are an acceptable raw fruit in small quantities but are more commonly used in preserves[177, K]. The fruits are about 9mm long[200]. Leaves - raw. A trailside nibble[102]. Flowers[102]. No more details.

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