Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
farinosa
ID:
563800

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benoist

Source:
cmp

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Publ. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 3: 75 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000563132

Common Names

  • Farinosa Barberry
  • Farinosa Mahonia
  • Farinosa Oregon Grape

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Description

Berberis farinosa (also called Mealy Barberry, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to China. It has small, yellow flowers and oval-shaped leaves. It typically grows in rocky, mountainous areas.

Uses & Benefits

Berberis farinosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a dense, compact habit and produces yellow flowers in spring. The fruits are edible and can be used to make jams and jellies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Berberis farinosa are yellow-green and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Berberis farinosa is a deciduous shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Berberis farinosa

Berberis farinosa is native to western North America and can be found in California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington.

Berberis farinosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Berberis farinosa?

Berberis farinosa

What is the family of Berberis farinosa?

Berberidaceae

What is the common name of Berberis farinosa?

Farinose barberry

Species in the Berberis genus

Berberis jinshajiangensis, Berberis pingbaensis, Berberis pulangensis, Berberis actinacantha, Berberis acuminata, Berberis acuminata, Berberis acutinervia, Berberis aemulans, Berberis aetnensis, Berberis affinis, Berberis agapatensis, Berberis aggregata, Berberis agricola, Berberis ahrendtii, Berberis albicans, Berberis aldenhamensis, Berberis alpicola, Berberis amabilis, Berberis ambigua, Berberis ambrozyana, Berberis amoena, Berberis amplectens, Berberis amurensis, Berberis andeana, Berberis andreana, Berberis andrieuxii, Berberis angulosa, Berberis anhweiensis, Berberis annaemariae, Berberis approximata, Berberis aquifolium, Berberis argentinensis, Berberis arguta, Berberis arido-calida, Berberis aristata, Berberis aristato-serrulata, Berberis aristeguietae, Berberis aristulata, Berberis armata, Berberis asiatica, Berberis asmyana, Berberis assamana, Berberis atrocarpa, Berberis atroprasina, Berberis atroviridiana, Berberis aurahuacensis, Berberis baltistanica, Berberis barandana, Berberis barbeyana, Berberis batangensis,

Species in the Berberidaceae family

Achlys californica, Achlys japonica, Achlys triphylla, Berberis jinshajiangensis, Berberis pingbaensis, Berberis pulangensis, Berberis actinacantha, Berberis acuminata, Berberis acuminata, Berberis acutinervia, Berberis aemulans, Berberis aetnensis, Berberis affinis, Berberis agapatensis, Berberis aggregata, Berberis agricola, Berberis ahrendtii, Berberis albicans, Berberis aldenhamensis, Berberis alpicola, Berberis amabilis, Berberis ambigua, Berberis ambrozyana, Berberis amoena, Berberis amplectens, Berberis amurensis, Berberis andeana, Berberis andreana, Berberis andrieuxii, Berberis angulosa, Berberis anhweiensis, Berberis annaemariae, Berberis approximata, Berberis aquifolium, Berberis argentinensis, Berberis arguta, Berberis arido-calida, Berberis aristata, Berberis aristato-serrulata, Berberis aristeguietae, Berberis aristulata, Berberis armata, Berberis asiatica, Berberis asmyana, Berberis assamana, Berberis atrocarpa, Berberis atroprasina, Berberis atroviridiana, Berberis aurahuacensis, Berberis baltistanica,

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