Family: Berberidaceae Barberry Family
Genus: Berberis Barberry
Almost 500 species of thorny evergreen or deciduous shrubs of temperate zones, especially Asia. Prickly stems and yellow flowers followed by small red berries.
Scientific Name: Berberis thunbergii DC.
Common Name(s): Japanese Barberry
Growth Type: perennial
Species Description:
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 | Caption: Japanese Barberry's reddish-purple colored, alternate leaves and spiny stem.
ID: Hrb-BEBTH-001
Source: 35mm slide (photo)
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Keyword(s): leaf, stem, vegetative
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