natural herbs
Mexican Barberry
Mahonia gracilis
Herb: Mexican Barberry
Latin name: Mahonia gracilis
Family: Berberidaceae (Barberry Family)
Edible parts of Mexican Barberry:
The fruit of all members of the genus is edible either raw or cooked, though we do not know the quality of this species. The ovoid fruit is produced in racemes and is up to 12mm long.Description of the plant:
Plant:
EvergreenShrub
Height:
150 cm(5 feet)
Flowering:
Februaryto March
Habitat of the herb:
Dry ravines in open pine forests in limestone soils.Propagation of Mexican Barberry:
Seed -Cultivation of the herb:
Dry ravines in open pine forests in limestone soils.Medicinal use of Mexican Barberry:
None knownKnown hazards of Mahonia gracilis:
None knownPlant information taken from the Plants For A Future.