Berberis vulgaris
Also known as common barberry, European barberry, barberry
species of plant
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Berberis vulgaris, commonly known as barberry, is a shrub species that has been used historically for food, medicine, and dyes. It matters because it produces berries rich in beneficial compounds and has played a significant role in traditional medicine practices across various cultures.
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barberry
Berberis vulgaris
SPECIES
- KingdomPlantae
- PhylumTracheophyta
- ClassMagnoliopsida
- OrderRanunculales
- FamilyBerberidaceae
Native toAlbania, Algeria, Austria, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Central European Russia, Corse, Czechia-Slovakia, East European Russia, France
Common Name: zerechke (Schl.)
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Berberis vulgaris, also known as common barberry, European barberry or simply barberry, is a shrub in the genus Berberis native to the Old World. It produces edible but sharply acidic berries, which people in many countries eat as a tart and refreshing fruit.
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