| leatherleaf mahonia |
USDA PLANTS Symbol: MABE2 USDA ARS GRIN: 105071 ITIS: 18846 |
| Mahonia bealei (Fortune) Carr. | |
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Taxonomic Rank: Magnoliopsida: Ranunculales: Berberidaceae |
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| Synonym(s): Beale's barberry | |
Leatherleaf mahonia is an evergreen shrub that can grow from 5-10 ft. (1.5-3 m) tall. Leaves are pinnately compound, 18 in. (46 cm) long, with 9-13 holly-like leaflets. Leaflets are 2-4 in. (5-10 cm) long and 1-2 in. (2.5-5.1 cm) wide. Flowering occurs in late winter and early spring, when fragrant, lemon-yellow flowers develop. The fruits are green berries, about a half inch long, that turn bluish black with a grayish bloom. Fruits hang in grapelike clusters. Leatherleaf mahonia is native to China. It has been planted as an ornamental and is now invading woodlands in the southern United States. |
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 Seedling(s); Nancy Loewenstein, Auburn University, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage |
 Seedling(s); Nancy Loewenstein, Auburn University, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage |
 Foliage; Showing glaucus underside of the leaves Nancy Loewenstein, Auburn University, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage |
 Seedling(s); Nancy Loewenstein, Auburn University, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage |
 Plant(s); in flower Nancy Loewenstein, Auburn University, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage |
 Fruit(s); Nancy Loewenstein, Auburn University, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage |
 Fruit(s); Nancy Loewenstein, Auburn University, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage |
 Fruit(s); Nancy Loewenstein, Auburn University, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage |
 Fruit(s); Nancy Loewenstein, Auburn University, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage |
 Plant(s); Nancy Loewenstein, Auburn University, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage |
 Plant(s); In the woods Nancy Loewenstein, Auburn University, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage |
 Plant(s); In the woods Nancy Loewenstein, Auburn University, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage |
 Infestation; Nancy Loewenstein, Auburn University, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage |
 Plant(s); Nancy Fraley, USDI National Park Service, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage |
 Plant(s); Nancy Fraley, USDI National Park Service, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage |
Taxonomic References:
- USDA, NRCS. 2001. The PLANTS Database, Version 3.1, National Plant Data Center, Baton Rouge, LA 70874-4490 USA.
Invasive Listing Sources:
- Jil M. Swearingen, Survey of invasive plants occurring on National Park Service lands, 2000-2007
- Nonnative Invasive Species in Southern Forest and Grassland Ecosystems
- WeedUS - Database of Plants Invading Natural Areas in the United States
- Alabama Invasive Plant Council
- Georgia Exotic Pest Plant Council Category 3
- Michigan Noxious Weeds
- South Carolina Exotic Pest Plant Council Significant Threat
- Tennessee Exotic Pest Plant Council Significant Threat
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