Berberis thunbergii
| Scientific Name: | Berberis thunbergii |
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| Family: | Berberidaceae |
| Common Name: | Japanese Barberry |
| Authority: | DC. |
| Etymology: | Berberis is Arabic for "fruit of the barberry"; thunbergii is named after Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828), who studied under Linnaeus. |
| C Value: | * |
| Wetness: | FACU |
| # of Species in Genus in Illinois: | 3 |
| Duration: | Perennial |
| Reproduction: | Monoecious |
| Flower Type: | Perfect |
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| Flower Color: | Yellow |
| Growth Habit: | Woody |
| Leaf Arrangement: | Alternate |
| Leaf Type: | Simple |
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| Leaf Margin: | Entire |
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| Distribution: | BONAP Distribution Map |
| Status (State): | Not Listed |
| Status (Federal): | Not Listed |
| ID Tips: | This species has thorns. |
| Gee Whiz: | This is a very invasive shrub in many forests in Illinois. |
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| More Info: | Illinois Wildflowers Search |