Mahonia nevinii (Berberidaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Mahonia nevinii
Evergreen shrub
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The Mahonia nevinii plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - S. California. It is a member of the Berberidaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as Berberis nevinii.

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Latin Name:  Mahonia nevinii
Family:  Berberidaceae
Author:  (Gray.)Fedde.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  2.4   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Sandy and gravelly places in sage bush scrub or chaparral[71, 184].

Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked[3]. An acid lemony 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]. The fruit is about 6mm in diameter[200].

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