Mahonia bealei (Berberidaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Mahonia bealei
Evergreen shrub
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The Mahonia bealei plant species is found in E. Asia - W. China in Hupeh, Hubei, Sichuan and Taiwan. It is a member of the Berberidaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Mahonia bealei
Family:  Berberidaceae
Author:  (Fort.)Carr.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  2   Mature Width:  2

Habitat:  Damp woodlands in uplands around 2000 metres[184].

Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked. A pleasant acid flavour, it is nice when added to muesli or porridge[K]. Unfortunately, there is relatively little flesh and a lot of seeds[K]. The fruit is about 10mm long and 6mm wide[200], it ripens in April/May and if the plant is in a sheltered position the crops can be fairly heavy[K].

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