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'''Mahonia pinnata''' (syn. Berberis pinnata) is a species of shrub in the barberry family. Common names include '''California barberry, wavyleaf barberry, and shinyleaf mahonia'''. It is similar to the Oregon-grape (Mahonia aquifolium), and is sometimes called the '''California Oregon-grape'''.
It is native to the west coast of North America from British Columbia to Baja California, where it occurs in forest, woodland, chaparral, and other habitat.
== Description ==
Mahonia pinnata is a dark green bush which resembles holly with its serrated leaves. It has one to two inch long clusters of small yellow flowers. The fruit is a sour but edible purple berry with many seeds.
== Uses ==
The Mahonia pinnata fruits have also been used to produce purple dye. The shrub is used in landscaping as an ornamental plant. Songbirds eat the berries.
== External Links ==
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahonia_pinnata "Mahonia pinnata"]
[[Category:Herbs]]
'''Mahonia pinnata''' (syn. Berberis pinnata) is a species of shrub in the barberry family. Common names include '''California barberry, wavyleaf barberry, and shinyleaf mahonia'''. It is similar to the Oregon-grape (Mahonia aquifolium), and is sometimes called the '''California Oregon-grape'''.
It is native to the west coast of North America from British Columbia to Baja California, where it occurs in forest, woodland, chaparral, and other habitat.
== Description ==
Mahonia pinnata is a dark green bush which resembles holly with its serrated leaves. It has one to two inch long clusters of small yellow flowers. The fruit is a sour but edible purple berry with many seeds.
== Uses ==
The Mahonia pinnata fruits have also been used to produce purple dye. The shrub is used in landscaping as an ornamental plant. Songbirds eat the berries.
== External Links ==
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahonia_pinnata "Mahonia pinnata"]
[[Category:Herbs]]
