Description
Berberis podophylla (also called Oregon grape, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California, and can be found in open woods, rocky slopes, and dry hillsides. Its leaves are evergreen, alternate, and oblong-lanceolate in shape. Its flowers are yellow and its fruits are a dark blue-black color.
Uses & Benefits
Berberis podophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, diarrhea, and skin ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Berberis podophylla has yellow flowers, small, black, shiny seeds, and small, dark green seedlings.