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Agarito

Berneris trifoliolata

Photo by joanbstanley
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Field Notes

Description:

Bright red berries on 3ft. Shrub with evergreen, compound leaves with 3 skinny leaflets having 5 sharp points.

Habitat:

Rocky ground on the edge of a 10 ft. drop-off.

Notes:

The berries make good jelly, pies, and cobblers. The wood is bright yellow and can be used to make a tan orange dye. The roots contain an alkaloid that is toxic to bacteria and protozoans and has been used medicinally to treat toothache and stomach trouble.

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Mahonia trifoliolata

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