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Commemorative

Named for Bernard M'Mahon (1775-1816), American Horticulturist
Stearn, W.T.. (1996). Dictionary of Plant Names for Gardeners. Cassell.

Nomenclature

Named for Bernard McMahon (1775-1816) Irish/American horticulturist, by Thomas Nuttal in 1818.
Oakeley, Dr. Henry F. (2013). Wellcome Library notes. link

Syn: Berberis aquifolium
Plants of the World online, Kew Science http://plantsoftheworldonline.org/?q=Berberis%20aquifolium link

Geographical distribution

  • Northern America, Northwestern U.S.A., Idaho
  • Northern America, Northwestern U.S.A., Montana
  • Northern America, Northwestern U.S.A., Oregon
  • Northern America, Northwestern U.S.A., Washington
  • Northern America, Southwestern U.S.A., California
  • Northern America, Western Canada

Mahonia aquifolium 'Smaragd'

Family: BERBERIDACEAE
Genus: Mahonia
Species: aquifolium
Cultivar: 'Smaragd'
Distribution summary: Northern America
Habit: Shrub
Hardiness: H5 - Hardy; cold winter
Garden status: Not currently grown
Reason for growing: Medicinal


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