Oregon Grape
Berberis repens (Mahonia repens)
Family:
Barberry (Berberidaceae)
AKA:
Holly Grape, Creeping Barberry
Photo taken on:
May 8, 2004
Location:
Almont, GV, CO
Life Zones:
Foothills to montane
Habitat:
Rocky slopes, woodlands
A shrub growing low to the ground with holly-like leaves which turn red in the Fall. Oregon Grape fruit is edible.
Flora of North America reference.