Mahonia aquifolium (Pursh) Nutt.Invasive planterObservation

Andrzej Konstantynowicz1. maj 2007

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Mahonia aquifolium (Pursh) Nutt.

Berberidaceae Almindelig Mahonie

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Mahonia aquifolium (Pursh) Nutt.

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Mahonia aquifolium (Pursh) Nutt. Almindelig Mahonie

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Sted

Łódź, Bałuty

Personal note

It is native and relatively common in western North America, from Alberta south through California into northern Mexico.
Ornamental plant.
Edible plant - fruit raw or cooked, can also be dried and stored for later use; flowers raw, they can also be used to make a lemonade-like drink.
Herbal plant - was often used by several North American Indian tribes to treat loss of appetite and debility (!); roots and their bark are alterative, antibacterial, antioxidant, blood tonic, cholagogue, diuretic, laxative and tonic; is taken internally in the treatment of psoriasis, syphilis, haemorrhages, stomach complaints and impure blood conditions; externally, it is used in the form of a cream to treat skin conditions such as psoriasis, whilst a decoction has been used as a gargle for treating sore throats and as a wash for blurry or bloodshot eyes; fruits are an excellent gentle and safe laxative.
Usable plant - can be grown as a low hedge that does not need trimming; a yellow dye is obtained from the inner bark of the stem and roots; dark green, violet and dark blue-purple dyes are obtained from the fruits; a green dye is obtained from the leaves.

Dato oprettet: 4. mar 2022
Last revised: 9. okt 2023

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