Berberidaceae

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Berberidaceae: Facts & Related Content

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Also Known As	barberry family

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barberry Oregon grape mayapple Mahonia aquifolium American barberry wintergreen barberry Japanese barberry Ranunculales Papaveraceae Ranunculaceae Eupteleaceae celandine

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