Berberis canadensis
Berberis canadensis
Berberis canadensis (pronounced ber-BER-is kan-uh-DEN-sis), also known as the American barberry or Canadian barberry, is a species of barberry native to eastern North America.
Etymology
The genus name Berberis is derived from the Arabic word barbaris, which was used to describe the barberry fruit in ancient times. The species name canadensis is Latin for "of Canada", referring to one of the regions where this plant is found.
Description
Berberis canadensis is a deciduous shrub that typically grows to a height of 1–2 meters. The leaves are small and oval, arranged in clusters along the stems. The flowers are yellow, produced in pendulous racemes in late spring, followed by small, red, oblong berries in the fall.
Distribution and habitat
Berberis canadensis is native to the eastern United States and Canada, from Ontario and Quebec south to North Carolina and Tennessee. It is typically found in dry, rocky or sandy soils in open woods, prairies, and along roadsides.
Uses
The berries of Berberis canadensis are edible and have been used by Native American tribes for food and medicine. The plant is also used in landscaping for its attractive foliage and berries.
Related terms
- Barberry: A genus of about 500 species of deciduous and evergreen shrubs from 1–5 m tall with thorny shoots, native to temperate and subtropical regions of Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, and South America.
- Deciduous: A term used to describe plants that shed their leaves at the end of the growing season.
- Raceme: A type of flower cluster in which the flowers are arranged along a central stem.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Berberis canadensis
- Wikipedia's article - Berberis canadensis
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