Mahonia x media (Berberidaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Mahonia x media
Evergreen shrub
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The Mahonia x media plant species is found in A hybrid species of garden origin, M. lomariifolia x M. japonica. It is a member of the Berberidaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Mahonia x media
Family:  Berberidaceae
Author:  Brickell.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  2   Mature Width:  3

Habitat:  Not found in the wild.

Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked. An acid flavour but the fruit 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 ripens in early spring and good crops have often been seen on plants growing in sheltered positions[K]. The fruit is produced in large clusters and so is easy to harvest[K].

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