Berberis x carminea (Berberidaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Berberis x carminea
Deciduous shrub
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The Berberis x carminea plant species is found in A range of garden hybrids involving B. aggregata as one parent with other closely related species. It is a member of the Berberidaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Berberis x carminea
Family:  Berberidaceae
Author:  Ahrendt.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  2   Mature Width:  2

Habitat:  Not known in the wild.

Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked. A pleasant though strongly acid flavour, it goes well in a muesli[K]. Most children, and a few adults, really like the fruit raw, but in general most people will prefer to cook it[K]. The fruits are about 10mm in diameter[200].

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