Berberidaceae Mahonia aquifolium (Pursh) Nutt.
Hollyleaved Barberry
Swinomish - Food, Fruit
Use documented by:
Gunther, Erna, 1973, Ethnobotany of Western Washington, Seattle. University of Washington Press. Revised edition, page 30
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Mahonia aquifolium (Pursh) Nutt.
Scientific name: Mahonia aquifolium (Pursh) Nutt.
USDA symbol: MAAQ2 (
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Common names: Hollyleaved Barberry
Family: Berberidaceae
Family (APG): Berberidaceae
Native American Tribe: Swinomish
Use category: Food
Use sub-category: Fruit
Notes: Berries eaten fresh.
RECRD: 42327 id: 21867