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Mahonia pinnata
California barberry
Evergreen shrub
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The Mahonia pinnata plant species is found in Southwestern N. America - California, Mexico. It is a member of the Berberidaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as California barberry. Some home gardeners know the variety as M. aquifolium fascicularis. M. fascicularis. Berberis pinnata.

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Latin Name:  Mahonia pinnata
Common Name:  California barberry
Family:  Berberidaceae
Author:  (Lag.)Fedde.
 
Known Hazards:  None known
 
Mature Height:  1.8   Mature Width:  
 
Habitat:  Rocky exposed places and woody slopes below 1200 metres[71].



General Uses:  A green dye is obtained from the roots[168]. Dark green, violet and dark blue-purple dyes are obtained from the fruit[168]. A green dye is obtained from the leaves[168].

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