Mahonia pumila
Creeping Oregon Grape, Creeping barberry, Grape Oregon
Explore the size, hardiness, soil, light, edible uses and harvest period of Mahonia pumila.
Plant photos
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Low-growing Berberis pumila with foliage and blue fruit among rocks; catalogued as Mahonia pumila.
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Source: iNaturalist photo 152067826
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Fruit and leaves of Berberis pumila (Mahonia pumila).
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Common names
5 names · 3 languages- EnglishYour language
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- Creeping barberry
- Creeping Oregon Grape
- Grape Oregon
Other languages (2)
- Dutch
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- Kruipende mahonia
- French
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- Mahonia rampant
Sources & name notes
Names recorded in our plant catalogue, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.
General information
Accepted in the cited taxonomic treatment. Botanical references may use alternative names.
Sources [1]Kew's family placement for the genus Mahonia (WCVP v16).
Sources [1]Plant characteristics
Growing conditions
Moist, Well-drained
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Partial shade, Full sun
Uses
Fruit
Ground cover
Description
Fruit - raw or cooked. Although there is no specific information about the edibility of this species, it is assumed to be non-toxic. The fruit likely has a sour taste and is suitable for making jam and jelly. The fruit is about 10 mm in diameter.
Harvest
Sources and references
References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
World Checklist of Vascular Plants, version 16, extracted 4 June 2026
Relevant sections
- Taxonomy: WCVP version 16, wcvp_names.csv: Mahonia pumila (Greene) Fedde, name ID 2359280, row 1327646; Berberis pumila Greene, name ID 2674342, row 1327647
- Botanical family: WCVP v16, wcvp_names.csv row 506622; name ID 2358552; Mahonia Nutt.. Family column.
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