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Oregon grape
noun
Or·e·gon grape
ˈȯr-i-gən- 
ˈär-,
-ˌgän-
: an evergreen shrub (Berberis aquifolium) of the barberry family that has yellow flowers, bears edible bluish-black berries, and is native to western North America
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Berberine Berberine is a compound found in plants such as barberry, Oregon grape, and goldthread.
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Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 20 June 2025
Berberine is a natural compound called an alkaloid that’s extracted from a variety of plants, including goldenseal, European barberry, Oregon grape, phellodendron, and tree turmeric.
—Alyssa Hui-Anderson, Verywell Health, 5 Mar. 2025
Mahonia aquifolium: Topical application of creams containing 10% Mahonia aquifolium (Oregon grape) extract can relieve symptoms of mild to moderate psoriasis.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 5 Jan. 2025
Groundcovers: Dwarf coyote bush (one of the best possible deep-rooting slope retainers), manzanita (incredibly fire resistant with hard, dense leaves), Ceanothus, and Oregon grape.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 20 Sep. 2024
Japanese honeysuckle, dewberry, dogwood, blackberry cane, and Oregon grape are all examples of regional species that are highly favored by deer—and most of them can last well into the winter.
—Scott Bestul, Field & Stream, 4 Jan. 2024
Berberine is a natural compound found in various plants, including goldenseal, turmeric, and Oregon grape.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 12 Sep. 2023
Berberine is a bioactive compound derived from a variety of shrubs, including barberry, Oregon grape, goldthread, tree turmeric, and others.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 1 June 2023
An old Oregon grape has long thrived nearby the black walnut.
—oregonlive, 26 Jan. 2023
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Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 20 June 2025
Berberine is a natural compound called an alkaloid that’s extracted from a variety of plants, including goldenseal, European barberry, Oregon grape, phellodendron, and tree turmeric.
—Alyssa Hui-Anderson, Verywell Health, 5 Mar. 2025
Mahonia aquifolium: Topical application of creams containing 10% Mahonia aquifolium (Oregon grape) extract can relieve symptoms of mild to moderate psoriasis.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 5 Jan. 2025
Groundcovers: Dwarf coyote bush (one of the best possible deep-rooting slope retainers), manzanita (incredibly fire resistant with hard, dense leaves), Ceanothus, and Oregon grape.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 20 Sep. 2024
Japanese honeysuckle, dewberry, dogwood, blackberry cane, and Oregon grape are all examples of regional species that are highly favored by deer—and most of them can last well into the winter.
—Scott Bestul, Field & Stream, 4 Jan. 2024
Berberine is a natural compound found in various plants, including goldenseal, turmeric, and Oregon grape.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 12 Sep. 2023
Berberine is a bioactive compound derived from a variety of shrubs, including barberry, Oregon grape, goldthread, tree turmeric, and others.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 1 June 2023
An old Oregon grape has long thrived nearby the black walnut.
—oregonlive, 26 Jan. 2023
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“Oregon grape.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Oregon%20grape. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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Oregon grape
noun
Or·e·gon grape
ˌȯr-i-gən-, ˌär-, -ˌgän-
: an evergreen shrub of the genus Mahonia (M. aquifolium) having a rhizome and roots from which various alkaloids (as berberine) are obtained
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