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Oregon grape
Oregon grapen. Any of various evergreen shrubs of the genus Berberis (or Mahonia), especially B. aquifolium of northwest North America, having compound leaves and bluish-black berries that resemble small grapes.Oregon grape n 1. (Plants) an evergreen berberidaceous shrub, Mahonia aquifolium, of NW North America, having yellow fragrant flowers and small blue edible berries 2. (Plants) the berry of this shrub Or′egon grape′
n. 1. a W North American shrub, Mahonia aquifolium, of the barberry family, having small blue berries and yellow flowers that are the state flower of Oregon. 2. the berry itself. [1850–55] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  Oregon grape - small shrub with grey-green leaves and yellow flowers followed by glaucous blue berriesMahonia nervosabush, shrub - a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems | | 2. |  Oregon grape - ornamental evergreen shrub of Pacific coast of North America having dark green pinnate leaves and racemes of yellow flowers followed by blue-black berrieshollygrape, holly-leaves barberry, Mahonia aquifolium, mountain grape, Oregon holly grapebush, shrub - a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems |
oregon grape
Oregon grape: see barberrybarberry
, common name for the family Berberidaceae, and specifically for the spiny barberries (Berberis species). The family includes perennial herbs and shrubs found in the Northern Hemisphere. The fruit is often a colorful, winter-persistent berry.
..... Click the link for more information. .  oregon grape oregon grapeNot a grape, but a powdery purplish-black colored blue berry that clusters like grape, with shiny holly-like leaves and clusters of bright yellow bell-shaped edible flowers. Edible berries are quite tart with large seeds. The roots have the strongest medicinal strength. Contains alkaloid berberine, which is anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial to treat infections. Has a direct action on the skin when applied topically. Good for gums. Over 80% effective in relieving psoriasis, eczema, dermatitis, dandruff, acne and dry scaly skin. Alkaloids extracted from the root and bark have strong anti-microbial, anti-tumor and antifungal properties, and are potent antioxidants which neutralize skin damaging free radicals. Also used for prostate, blood cleanser, kidney, liver, gallbladder, diuretic, laxative. Do not take while pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not take with licorice which cancels-out the berberine effectiveness. Inner bark and roots bright yellow and used as yellow dye. Flowers used to make lemonade-type drink.Oregon grapeof Oregon. [Flower Symbolism: Golenpaul, 640]See: Flower, StateOregon grape
bar·ber·ry (bahr'ber-ē) (Mahonia vulgaris, Berberis aquifolium) Available in many forms (e.g., extract, infusion); purported uses include as an antidiarrheal, antipyretic, and as a cough suppressant. Potential toxicity in pregnancy.
Synonym(s): jaundice berry, Oregon grape, sowberry, wood sour.Oregon grape
Related to Oregon grape: Mahonia aquifoliumSynonyms for Oregon grapenoun small shrub with grey-green leaves and yellow flowers followed by glaucous blue berriesSynonymsRelated Wordsnoun ornamental evergreen shrub of Pacific coast of North America having dark green pinnate leaves and racemes of yellow flowers followed by blue-black berriesSynonyms- hollygrape
- holly-leaves barberry
- Mahonia aquifolium
- mountain grape
- Oregon holly grape
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