Common name:
Oregon grape
Family:
Scientific name:
Mahonia aquifolium
Main flower color:
Range:
England, east Wales and southern Scotland. A naturalised species, from the USA
Height:
Up to 3 m
Habitat:
Woodland, hedges, heathland, verges
Flowers:
In dense clusters of between 30 and 60, somewhat elongated. Flowers have 6 small sepals, soon withering, 6 yellow petals, and 6 stamens, not exserted
Fruit:
Small, blue-black berries
Leaves:
Evergreen, shiny, hairless, holly-like, pinnate; leaflets are up to 8 cm long, and lined with sharp teeth
Season:
January to May
Rarity:
★★★★★
