Mahonia nervosa Oregon grape (Berberidaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Mahonia nervosa
Oregon grape
Evergreen shrub
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The Mahonia nervosa plant species is found in Northwestern N. America. It is a member of the Berberidaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Oregon grape. Some home gardeners know the variety as M. glumacea. Berberis glumacea. B. nervosa.

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Latin Name:  Mahonia nervosa
Common Name:  Oregon grape
Family:  Berberidaceae
Author:  (Pursh.)Nutt.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:  1

Habitat:  Light dry woods and rocky ledges[60, 67].

Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked[2, 3, 101]. An acid flavour but it is rather nice raw, especially when added to muesli or porridge[K]. Unfortunately, there is relatively little flesh and a lot of seeds[K]. Too acid for most tastes but they are very good in jams, jellies, pies etc[183]. They can also be used to enhance the flavour of bland fruits or made into a refreshing lemon-flavoured drink[183]. The fruit is about 8mm in diameter[200]. Young tender leaves - cooked. Simmered in a small amount of water and eaten as a snack[183].

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