What is Mahonia?

Mahonia is a genus of evergreen shrubs belonging to the Berberidaceae family. These shrubs naturally grow in the regions of East Asia, Europe and North America, where the climate is cold and damp. The name of this family was derived from Bernard McMahon, a gardener who discovered these plants at the beginning of the 19th century. Of these plants, 70 recorded types of these permanent shrubs can be observed. However, the characteristics of Mahonia are their leaves that have medium to large Holly similar leaflets that are about 6 inches (15 cm). Yellow to green flowers attached to short thin stems along their stems serve as precursors to their stage fruit. These shrubs produce edible berries with blue viola, which grow in clusters that are very reminiscent of grapes. The appearance of its fruit is the reason why one of the more recognition of zed plants is called oregon grapes. This permanent plant is usually grown for both fruit and decorative value inside and in a backeddách. Its glossy prickly leaves turn red-violet color in winter and its bright yellow flowers are fully flower in spring. Fruits of this kind grow all year round, but are the most abundant at the end of spring after the flowers fully matured. Oregon grape shrubs achieve maximum growth in shaded areas with well -drained soil.

Leatherleaf Mahonia or Bealei is a low laid variety, which is also commonly grown in gardens. It has gray leaflets that are similar to the appearance of Hollies, with small fragrant yellow flowers that bloom in winter. The immature bealei berries are green and finally bluish black gray floweries only about 0.5 inches (1.3 cm) in length. Houses around China often use these evergreens as borders or endowment plants.

Medicine also used some types of mahonia to treat simple diseases such as fever, gastritis and jar problems. Roots canBe dried and mixed in warm beverages, or can be cooked so that its broth can be consumed directly. Some studies have indicated that berries from these plants can create a cooling effect in humans and lower body temperatures. Dried, powdered oregon grapes can be made into syrup as an alternative herbal cure for fever or stomach pain.