mahonia
any of various evergreen shrubs belonging to the genus Mahonia, of the barberry family, including the Oregon grape.
Origin of mahonia
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The mahonia is a spiny evergreen shrub, hollylike, that usually blooms in February and March.
Climate change has altered the winter season and the gardener’s sense of it | Adrian Higgins | January 6, 2021 | Washington PostWhether the genus mahonia be a good one or not, the plants composing it are very distinct from the true Berberries.
Botany for Ladies | Jane LoudonNumerous other species inhabit Asia and America; those of the section mahonia have pinnate leaves.
Single specimens of B. Aquifolium, the mahonia, become very ornamental with age.
Trees and Shrubs for English Gardens | Ernest Thomas CookThe panicles of mahonia bloom were showing their gold color.
Her Father's Daughter | Gene Stratton-Porter
British Dictionary definitions for mahonia
/ (məˈhəʊnɪə) /
any evergreen berberidaceous shrub of the Asian and American genus Mahonia, esp M. aquifolium: cultivated for their ornamental spiny divided leaves and clusters of small yellow flowers
Origin of mahonia
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