Berberis spp.

Berberis

General information 5

Large genus of deciduous and evergreen shrubs from 1–5 m tall, found throughout temperate and subtropical regions of the world
Over 500 different species
Uses: the rhizomes would be antiseptic and is used to treat infections; the plant would have anticancer properties
Edible berries, rich in vitamin C, acidic flavor

English name 5

Barberry

Berberis microphylla 5

Known as the Calafate, or Michay
Native to southern Argentina and Chile
Symbol of Patagonia
Edible berries

Seen in... 5

Volcano hike on D1 of the multi
Futangue hike to Las Cumbres

Fontes e Créditos

  1. (c) Chrumps, alguns direitos reservados (CC BY-SA), http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Berberis_chinensis.jpg
  2. (c) Alejandro Bayer Tamayo, alguns direitos reservados (CC BY-SA), http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Berberis_goudotii.jpg
  3. (c) Banfield, alguns direitos reservados (CC BY-SA), http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Berberis_buxifolia_-_Calafate_(2).jpg
  4. (c) Lionel Allorge, alguns direitos reservados (CC BY-SA), http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Berberis_microphylla_(Berberis_buxifolia_var_nana)_le_1er_mai_2018_-_10.jpg
  5. (c) Alice Roy-Bolduc, alguns direitos reservados (CC BY-SA)

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