Oregon grape, Longleaf Mahonia
Mahonia nervosa

Family: Berberidaceae

What it is like

A shrub which grows 1 m tall. It forms suckers. The leaves are 60 cm long. The leaves are made up of 11 to 23 grey-green leaflets. These are leathery and 8 cm long. They are yellowish underneath and have teeth along the edge. The flowers are yellow and in crowded clusters 20 cm long. The fruit are blue-black.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. It suits hardiness zones 6-9.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, Canada, North America, USA

How it is used for food

The ripe fruit are stewed with sugar or made into jams, jellies, wines and drinks. The young leaves are simmered in a small amount of water and eaten as a snack.

Edible parts

Fruit, leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Berberis nervosa Pursh;