Berberis rubrostylla (Berberidaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Berberis rubrostylla
Deciduous shrub
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The Berberis rubrostylla plant species is found in A hybrid of garden origin, B. aggregata x B. wilsoniae? It is a member of the Berberidaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Berberis rubrostylla
Family:  Berberidaceae
Author:  Chitt.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.5   Mature Width:  1.5

Habitat:  Not known in the wild.

Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked. Fairly large for a barberry, it is pear shaped with an acid flavour[K]. It can be eaten raw in small quantities, though most people would probably prefer to cook it in pies, preserves etc[K]. The fruits are about 15mm long[200].

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