Berberis haematocarpa - Red Barberry, Desert Barberry (Plant) Bird Books sw OR Natural Habitat Openings

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Cold Hardy to 32 degrees F Distribution Hybrid of Malva (Lavatera) venosa & Malva (Lavatera) assurgentifolia Introduced by Tree of Life Natural Habitat Coastal bluffs

Host plant for the Mournful Duskywing butterfly

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Berberis haematocarpa - Red Barberry, Desert Barberry (Plant) Bird Books sw OR Natural Habitat OpeningsThis shrub has very spiny leaves that are various shades of green, blue and pink. In spring yellow flowers are followed by red to yellow berries that are enjoyed by wildlife. Roots may be mildly toxic. Plant Characteristics Family Name Berberidaceae Species Name Berberis haematocarpa Common Name Red Barberry, Desert Barberry Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower Color Yellow,