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| Identification |
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Genus
Berberis
Species
vulgaris
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
barberry
berberis
Family
BERBERIDACEAE
Specimen number
S8676
Data source
DyePl p67;DyePl p58;GrUnFr p35-37;MedPl p175;Frgnt p117
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Woody perennial
Life span
5 - 20 years
Annual cycle
Evergreen
Stature
Shrub
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
8' - 10'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Berberis vulgaris has overpowering perfume scented flowers. The leaves of Barberry (also known as berberis) have been used in traditional fabric dyeing. Red-yellow and red-yellow are common colors produced with this plant. Barberry was used in Bosnia and Herzegovina for dyeing.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
cholagogue
digestive antiseptic
liver tonic
astringent
antidiarrheal
emollient
Medicinal parts
Stem bark
Root bark
Berries
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
yes
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
The fruit is oval in shape, scarlet in color. It has a very high acid content. Berberis vulgaris is most often used in preserves. Barberry (sometimes called berberis) is most commonly used pickled. This plant has herbal applications as a cholagogue, as a digestive antiseptic, as a liver tonic and as an astringent. See the medicinal properties section for even more traditional herbal uses. This species is only to be administered with proper professional knowledge. The stem bark together with the root bark and the berries are considered to be the valuable parts by the herbalist.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
overpowering up close, pleasant from a distance
Fragrance parts
Flowers
Fragrance intensity
Overpowering
Fragrance category
Perfume
Dye parts
Leaves
Dye color
red-yellow,black
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Preserves
Pickled
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Fruit
Description of edible parts
oval in shape, scarlet in color
Flavor / texture
has a very high acid content
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Berberis vulgaris most likely originates from Norway, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Africa and Barbary Coast.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Berberis vulgaris is a woody perennial. Barberry (locally known in some parts as berberis) is evergreen.
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