MAHONIA
\mahˈə͡ʊni͡ə], \mahˈəʊniə], \m_a_h_ˈəʊ_n_iə]\
Definitions of MAHONIA
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A plant genus in the family BERBERIDACEAE. Oregon Grape was classified by Pursh as a BERBERIS but Nuttall claimed it is different enough to call it a new genus, MAHONIA. Now botanists insist on Berberis while horticulturists stay with this genus. It is a source of BERBERINE.
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