58,574 observationsLeast Concern
Oregon grape
Berberis aquifolium
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Ranunculales ›Family: Berberidaceae ›Genus: Berberis
About
Mahonia aquifolium (Oregon-grape or Oregon grape) is a species of flowering plant in the family Berberidaceae, native to western North America. It is an evergreen shrub growing to 1 m (3 ft) tall by 1.5 m (5 ft) wide, with pinnate leaves consisting of spiny leaflets, and dense clusters of yellow flowers in early spring, followed by dark bluish-black berries.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Oregon grape is Berberis aquifolium.
- Oregon grape belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Oregon grape belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Oregon grape belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Oregon grape belongs to the order Ranunculales.
- Oregon grape belongs to the family Berberidaceae.
- Oregon grape belongs to the genus Berberis.