French names:
Épine-vinette du Japon Family: Barberry Family (Berberidaceae) Group: Barberries Distinctive features: Shrub; Leaf edges are untoothed (entire). Single thorns. Similar species: • European Barberry (Berberis vulgaris) - very similar. •
American Barberry (Berberis canadensis) - not in Ontario. Flowers: Summer; Yellow; 6 parts (petals) Leaves: Simple, Entire; Obovate, untoothed. Trunk:
Wood yellow inside. Fruit/Seeds:
Single berries hanging down. Habitat: Forests, Fields and Open Areas; Woods. Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 354 Native/Non-native:
Non-native Status:
Common, invasive.
Notes:
Alien species.
Photographs:
76 photographs available, of which 12 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.
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