Mahonia swaseyi Texas mahonia (Berberidaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Mahonia swaseyi
Texas mahonia
Evergreen shrub
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The Mahonia swaseyi plant species is found in Southwestern N. America. It is a member of the Berberidaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Texas mahonia.

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Latin Name:  Mahonia swaseyi
Common Name:  Texas mahonia
Family:  Berberidaceae
Author:  (Buckley.)Fedde.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  2.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Besides rocky streams in Texas.

Edible Uses: Fruit - raw but more usually cooked in preserves[183]. Pleasantly acid, it can also be dried and used as raisins[183]. Unfortunately, there is relatively little flesh and a lot of seeds[K]. The fruit is up to 15mm in diameter[183]. The roasted seed is a coffee substitute[183].

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