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Commemorative

Genus 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

Geographical distribution

  • Asia-Temperate, Eastern Asia, Taiwan

Mahonia japonica 'Gold Dust'

Family: BERBERIDACEAE
Genus: Mahonia
Species: japonica
Cultivar: 'Gold Dust'
Habit: Shrub
Hardiness: H5 - Hardy; cold winter
Garden status: Not currently grown


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