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].

General Uses: A yellow dye is obtained from the inner bark of the stem and roots[155, 257]. It is green[168]. Dark green, violet and dark blue-purple dyes are obtained from the fruit[168]. A green dye is obtained from the leaves[168]. Plants form suckers freely, making a good dense ground cover[11, 200], though they can be slow to become established[197] and will need weeding for their first few years after planting out[K]. The sub-species M. repens rotundifolia has been especially recommended[197]. A useful plant for preventing soil erosion on slopes[155].

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