Shop
← B.C. Wild Food Guide
Berries · Reference profile

Oregon grape

Berberis aquifolium

Research incomplete
Names and photograph

Berberis aquifolium and Mahonia aquifolium 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 woodland, from lowland to montane elevations, especially southern B.C.

An occurrence record or historical food-use report is not permission to harvest or proof of safe preparation.

Mahonia aquifolium
Mahonia aquifolium
Photo: The original uploader was Meggar at English Wikipedia. · CC BY-SA 3.0
Reference illustration. A photograph alone cannot confirm identification or edibility.
Identification and food-use notes

Confirm species and the intended edible part using the linked reference.

Habitat in British Columbia

Moderately moist to dry woodland, from lowland to montane elevations, especially southern 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.

Related references

Your Field Bag

Preview collection. Checkout will open when products and shipping are ready.

Explore the Shop

A Little Closer to Wild.

Sign up for seasonal foraging notes, new guides and updates from Forageberry.

We’ll use your email for these updates. We won’t sell your address. Privacy Policy.