Oregon Grape

berries taste sour.
berries are about 1cm long.
berries are suitable for casual foraging and flavouring food or drink.
varieties in British Columbia are Tall oregon grape (Mahonia aquifolium), Creeping oregon-grape (Mahonia repens) and Dwarf oregon-grape (Mahonia nervosa).
plant grows dry and/or open forests in low to montane areas.
warning: berries may be toxic and even deadly if eaten in large quantities.

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