Berberis capillaris (Berberidaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Berberis capillaris
Deciduous shrub
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The Berberis capillaris plant species is found in E. Asia - China to Burma. It is a member of the Berberidaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as B. ludlowii capillaris.

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Latin Name:  Berberis capillaris
Family:  Berberidaceae
Author:  Ahrendt.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Not known

Edible Uses: The following report is for the closely related B. angulosa - it quite possibly can also be applied to this species[K]. The fruit of this species is said to be somewhat larger than that of B. angulosa, with fruits up to the size of a cherry[11]. Fruit - raw or cooked. The relatively large berries are freely borne and are more palatable than most barberries. The fruit is about 15mm long and 8mm wide[200].

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