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Cascade Oregon Grape
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Cascade Oregon Grape

Mahonia nervosa
In the United States: Native · also called Low Oregon Grape, Dwarf Oregon Grape, Dull Oregon Grape, Cascade Barberry, Longleaf Mahonia, Cascade Mahonia

Early-season source of nectar and pollen for honey bees from yellow flowers in elongated racemes. Evergreen shrub that tolerates shade and produces clusters of blue berries later in summer. Reliable early forage plant in woodland settings.

Nectarlow
Pollenlow
Bloom (US) April–June
Duration~45 days
TypePerennial
Sunshade

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