Cascade oregon grape
Berberis nervosa
Berberis nervosa and Mahonia nervosa are scientific synonyms. The photo source uses Mahonia.
- Food part reported in sources
- See species reference
- B.C. seasonal planning window
- Not yet verified — no B.C. harvest months assigned
- Habitat
- Moderately moist to dry slopes and open woodland, particularly southwestern B.C.
An occurrence record or historical food-use report is not permission to harvest or proof of safe preparation.

Photo: brewbooks from near Seattle, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0
Reference illustration. A photograph alone cannot confirm identification or edibility.
Confirm species and the intended edible part using the linked reference.
Habitat in British Columbia
Moderately moist to dry slopes and open woodland, particularly southwestern B.C.
Ecosystem records
No verified terrestrial ecosystem association assigned.
B.C. food-use reference; no verified ecosystem-zone match. Ecosystem records describe broad associations, not known patches or harvesting permission.
Timing and food-use notes
Not yet verified — no B.C. harvest months assigned. Weather, elevation and local conditions can change timing.
Verify the exact species, intended part and preparation with a qualified regional identifier. Months describe planning windows only.
References
Repeated source URLs are combined above. A source may support more than one fact; it is not counted as independent verification twice.