Mahonia repens Creeping Oregon grape (Berberidaceae) Evergreen shrub

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

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Latin Name:  Mahonia repens
Common Name:  Creeping Oregon grape
Family:  Berberidaceae
Author:  (Lindl.)D.Don.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:  2

Habitat:  Hills and slopes, often in partial shade[85], usually on dry slopes[155].

Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked[85, 183]. 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]. Used for making jams. jellies etc. They can also be made into a refreshing lemonade-like beverage[183]. When sugar is added, the fruit juice is similar to grape juice[212]. The fruit is about 9mm in diameter[200].

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