Who am I? 3 leaf red stem, with berries similar to blueberries

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    thefid New Member

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    I am trying to identify this bush (see picture) and want to know if the berries are edible.

    Thanks.
     

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    Axel Active Member

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    Mahonia sp. - the ripe berries are edible but seldom eaten.
     
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    Very impressed. Thank you.

    My "berry" curious 3 year old thanks you too.
     
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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Because they're very sharp! Full of vitamin C though.
     
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    People make jelly or jam from the berries, and I'm sure I read something last spring about squeezing the berries on salads instead of lemon juice, and I did that with some from a cultivar on my balcony. I see that you can use the flowers in salads as well.
     
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