Alberta Invasive Plant Identification Guide
Alberta Invasive Plant Identification Guide
Alberta Invasive Plant Identification Guide
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Leslie J. Mehrhoff, University of Connecticut, Bugwood.org<br />
Barberry, Common<br />
Berberis vulgaris, Berberidaceae (Barberry Family)<br />
Category: Prohibited Noxious<br />
•Information: Introduced from Europe and Asia as an ornamental, this<br />
weed is tolerant of a wide range of conditions.<br />
•Life Cycle: Perennial shrub.<br />
•Root: Woody.<br />
•Leaves: Alternate, spines occurring at the base of each leaf, leaf margins<br />
finely toothed, dull green, 2-5cm long.<br />
•Stems: 1-3m tall, bushy shrub, yellow-grey, spines in groups of 3.<br />
•Flower: Hanging cluster of yellow flowers, 10-20 flowers per raceme<br />
(inflorescence).<br />
•Seed/Fruits: Red clusters of berries, individual berries are 1cm long, 1-3<br />
black seeds per berry.<br />
•Toxicity: Alternate host for stem rust fungus.<br />
•Control: Manual control, treat stumps in autumn, early control.<br />
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Leslie J. Mehrhoff, University of Connecticut, Bugwood.org<br />
Leslie J. Mehrhoff, University of Connecticut, Bugwood.org
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